Jackson Carneiro’s death and obituary from UConn are related. The University of Connecticut released a statement saying that the deceased undergraduate student “was dedicated to the arts.” A spokeswoman for the University of Connecticut named Jackson Carneiro, 20, of Milford, Massachusetts, was able to identify him on Monday.
Carneiro died as a consequence of the incident that happened on Thursday at South Garage, which is situated on Jim Calhoun Way in Storrs. He was taken to Windham Hospital with serious injuries. Reitz said that Carneiro fell from a height onto the street below. She also said that the police showed up at the site at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Carneiro’s death was found to be a suicide, according to a statement made public by the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Monday.
The university’s administration said Carneiro was enrolled in the School of Fine Arts and was working toward a degree in digital media design in a letter addressed to students. They continued by stating that Carneiro started his studies in the 2022 fall semester. The message said that Jackson was focusing on 3D animation while he was a student at DMD. Jackson was a dedicated artist who had a unique gift for composing drawings.
Knowing him was a source of humor. Jackson’s quick wit and charming grin could light up any space. He was capable of doing this. He liked to write and produce music, watch television shows like The Sopranos, and hang out with his loved ones. He eagerly anticipated spending time in Cape Cod with his family and friends throughout the summer. He treasured the chance to go to Portugal, Spain, and England while spending time with his family.
He also treasured the chance to see his relatives in Florida. Jackson was always willing to try new things and had a broad variety of interests. He engaged in the Saint John’s Art Club, played the violin, and rowed for the crew team during his freshman year. In addition, he had a black belt in karate, the most advanced rank in the discipline.
For anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or looking for free, confidential mental health support, they can visit 988Lifeline.org or call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-8255 (en Español: 888-628-9454; deaf and hard of hearing dial 711 and then 988). Additionally, anyone in need may text the word “HOME” to 741741, which will deliver a message to the Crisis Text Line.
