One dead at Ohio State University after falling from stadium during graduation ceremony

Ohio State University Police cordoned off the scene after one person died at the graduation ceremony

One person fell and died during Ohio State University's graduation ceremony on Sunday at the Ohio Stadium.

The distressing event was reported when an officer radioed for help at around 12:30 p.m., saying, "I need medics and some officers at gate 30 (of Ohio Stadium)... had one fall off the stadium."

The area around the fall was cordoned off with yellow tape, and officials were visibly concerned, as noted by Dispatch photographer Doral Chenoweth, who was on-site.

Ohio State University Police cordoned off the scene after one person died at the graduation ceremony

The University confirmed the fatality in a statement saying, "An individual fell from the stands. They are deceased. For anyone affected by today's incident, we will make counseling and other support resources available."

Witnesses, including people in the stands and some students at commencement, were visibly upset, as reported by Dispatch journalist Jordan Laird, who was present during the incident.

University officials and commencement speakers made no reference to the death during the ceremony.