Dear Washington University Students, Faculty and Staff,
I am deeply saddened to share with you the tragic news of the death of one of our students. We have been informed that Amarnath Ghosh, a graduate student in the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences, died after being shot during an incident that took place in an off-campus St. Louis neighborhood earlier this week. We do not have many details regarding the crime, as the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department investigation is ongoing.
There are no words to express the pain and anguish Amarnath’s family and friends are experiencing. His death is a terrible shock to us all. This type of senseless violence is beyond comprehension and we are devastated by this loss. To have this happen in our own St. Louis community is especially heartbreaking.
We have been in communication with Amarnath’s close contacts to offer our support and assistance following this tragic event. We also want to make sure that any members of the WashU community reach out for support if needed. Students may contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 314-935-6695 (Danforth Campus), Student Health Services (Medical Campus), or access the TimelyCare app for 24-hour support. Faculty and staff can utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work-Life Solutions.
We mourn with Amarnath’s family and friends and send our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. We hope to share more about his life and the impact he had on so many in a future university communication.
Sincerely,
Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs