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Student found dead inside dorm room at Fort Valley State University

The cause of death is unknown at this time. The GBI Crime Lab will perform an autopsy.

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — A student was found dead in his bed at Fort Valley State University on Tuesday night, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. 

21-year-old Maleek Carter of Valdosta was pronounced dead just after 8 p.m. Rooks said Carter was in his dorm room bed at Building 1 at Wildcat Commons. 

The cause and manner of death are unknown at this time. Rooks said no crime is suspected but the GBI Crime Lab will perform an autopsy.

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