Pitt student found dead

A Pitt student was pronounced dead at the scene Thursday night in an off-campus apartment. 

A supervisor at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said sophomore George Daly, 20, was found at 11:34 p.m. on Thursday at 3436 Ward St. in Oakland. The cause of death was suicide, according to the supervisor. 

Daly was a chemistry and molecular biology double major, according to Pitt’s People Finder.

Jay Kim, a sophomore biology major and one of Daly’s best friends, said there wasn’t a single bad thing you could say about Daly.

“He was the smartest, goofiest and most caring kid I ever met at Pitt,” Kim said. “I’m just glad he’s in a better place now, and I know he’s doing great wherever he might be.”

Friends and family seeking counseling can contact the University Counseling Center at 412-648-7930.

Those who wish to honor Daly’s memory are encouraged to email newsdesk.tpn@gmail.com for a later tribute. 

Editor’s Note: It is always difficult for a newspaper to report a student’s passing, but to prevent misinformation about this tragedy, The Pitt News feels obligated to do so.