Oliver M. Hertzel, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, died from an apparent… Oliver M. Hertzel, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, died from an apparent suicide Monday, Pitt spokesman John Fedele confirmed.

He was 18 years old and graduated from Council Rock High School North in Newtown, Pa., last spring, according to his Facebook page.

His roommate found him in their dorm room at Sutherland Hall East, and 911 received a call at about 10:30 a.m.

‘The University community is deeply saddened, and our heart goes out to University family and friends,’ Fedele said.

Grief counselors will be available to students through University Counseling Services.