Framingham HS Grad's Death In Springfield Not Criminal: Police

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A Framingham High School graduate died unexpectedly Sunday morning at Springfield College, according to the school. The school did not immediately say how Connor Neshe died.

Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh said that police are investigating the incident as an unattended death, not a criminal death. Neshe was in his freshman year at Springfield College, a private school with about 4,100 students located in the city's Old Hill neighborhood.

According to the school, Neshe was a sports biology major and played on the tennis team. Neshe was also one of three Framingham students to attend the VEX Robotics World Championship in 2017.

Here's the full statement from Springfield College president Mary-Beth A. Cooper:

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the loss of one of our students today. Connor Neshe of Framingham, Mass., passed away this morning. Our campus administration is working closely with the City of Springfield police.

Connor’s family has been contacted. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts today and in the days to come.

Our student affairs and counseling staff are currently on campus meeting with students. Counseling and support services are available to all members of the Springfield College community.