The Hanover Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of Dartmouth College student Won Jang, who was found in the Connecticut River following a report of him missing on Sunday. According to CBS Boston, the 20-year-old student was last seen around 9:30 p.m. the previous night near the Dartmouth boathouse docks. His body was recovered from the river approximately 65 feet from shore during a search initiated after he was reported missing in the afternoon.
As the investigation unfolds, Hanover Police Chief Charles Dennis revealed that the department received several tips regarding the potential involvement of alcohol and hazing. "So we have received some emails that were forwarded to us from the College that were sent anonymously listing some of those concerns that hazing or potentially alcohol may be involved so that will certainly be part of our investigation as we move forward through this process," Chief Dennis said, as reported by CBS Boston. Despite these concerns, police have stated that foul play is not suspected at this time.
Won Jang, a biomedical engineering major, was also remembered by the Dartmouth community for his extensive involvement on campus. Scott C. Brown, the Dean of Dartmouth College, described Jang as "wholeheartedly embraced opportunities at Dartmouth to pursue his academic and personal passions." Brown's statement, obtained by Boston 25 News, highlighted Jang's roles from a project manager at the DALI Lab, a research assistant at Thayer School of Engineering, to active participation in sports and music.
The ongoing investigation into Jang's death includes an examination by the New Hampshire Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death. Local authorities have been urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Hanover Police Department as they continue to piece together the events leading up to Jang's untimely death.
