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Auburn student's death under investigation

No foul play is suspected in the death of an Auburn student early Thursday morning, according to Sgt. Scott Mingus of the Auburn Police Division.

Kyle Nixon, 22, was a senior in political science and member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was from Lakeland, Fla.

Nixon's body has been sent to Montgomery for an autopsy. Mingus said the police have not yet received autopsy results.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at First Presbyterian Church of Auburn. A reception at the TKE fraternity house will follow the service.

Check the print edition of The Plainsman on Thursday for more details.


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