Family of Marquette student who died suddenly mourns his loss

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --The family of a Marquette student is mourning his loss.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says it appears Kamrin Ray, 19, died of natural causes.

Ray was a Marquette freshman from Chicago was found dead inside his dorm room at Cobeen Hall on Monday.

Glenn Harston II is his uncle and says this loss has been devastating to the whole family.

"It was unbelievable. Literally, when they said it, I didn't hear it," he said. Harston says his nephew was like a son to him.

"Kam was a walking, talking oxymoron. Kam was softspoken but very outspoken…Kam was very funny but told horrible jokes. Kam was an introvert but loved being around people," his uncle said.

On April 17, Kamrin Ray was found unresponsive in his dorm room bed by his roommate.

Students say the campus is pretty shaken up. "I've seen him at the gym where I work, and I've said hello and he's the sweetest kid. I can't believe it. This is tragic for everyone at the school," said Jack Hartle, a Marquette sophomore.

According to the Milwaukee County medical examiner, there were no signs of trauma, foul play, no drugs at the scene, and Kamrin didn't have a history of drug use. "It's reported as a natural cause," said Harston.

Harston says his nephew was a diabetic but the family, as well as Kamrin's doctor, does not believe diabetes played any role in his death.

"He had diabetes very much under control. He was very in tune with his levels. Kam was in the best shape of his life," said Harston.

The medical examiner's office says the official cause of death is pending a toxicology report and further review.