Kelly Ann Jones, a 19-year-old University of Miami freshman studying marine science and biology, died early Sunday morning, but the cause of her death is still unclear.
She was found semi-responsive on the grassy area outside of Mahoney Residential College Monday morning around 4 or 5 a.m. and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Jones, who was from Shawnee, Kan., may have died from a fatal injury after a fall from a balcony.
Rumors have been circulating that Jones fell while intoxicated, but Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia A. Whitely told The Miami Hurricane that such speculation is “completely inaccurate.”
Chief of Police David Rivero held a press conference at 2:15 p.m. next to the Hillel building, across the street from Mahoney, and said the death was an isolated incident, and that students should feel secure. He expects more information to be released later in the week after further investigation.

