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COLFAX—Whitman County Coroner Annie Pillers has identified the Washington State University student found dead in his dorm as Luke Tyler, 19, of Redmond.

The Washington State University Police Department (WSUPD) were called to Northeast Cougar Way, Perham Hall Sunday, Jan. 22 at 1:32 p.m. finding Tyler’s body.

It was reported that there were no signs of foul play, and the case is an ongoing active investigation.

The cause of death is yet to be determined at the time of press.

It is reported that Tyler was part of a fraternity at WSU.

WSU Chancellor Elizabeth S. Chilton released a sta...