MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State University community has planned a gathering to mourn the loss of one of its students.

Nicholas C. Turner, a junior corporate recreation and wellness major from St. Louis, was found dead today in his residence on campus. Turner also was a member of the Bearcat football team.

The Northwest community is invited to a gathering at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom to remember Turner.

The death is under investigation by the Nodaway County coroner’s office, Maryville Public Safety and University Police. No foul play is suspected, and Northwest has no reason to believe the circumstances of Turner’s death pose a risk to other individuals at the University.