Oxford Police Investigate Ole Miss Student's Death

A 21-year-old University of Mississippi student was found dead Tuesday afternoon in an off-campus apartment, university officials said.

Police are investigating the death of Demetria L. Bracey of Jackson, the university said in a news release. The cause of death is under investigation.

Oxford police were not available for comment today.

Bracey, according to the university, was a senior French major, a member of the university band and honors college, and a resident assistant in a residence hall.