[Tues. Feb. 18, 2025 | 5:33 p.m.]

The University of Colorado Boulder is saddened to learn that the Boulder County Coroner has identified the individual who was recovered in Boulder Canyon on Saturday, Feb. 15, as ��������Ƶ Boulder student Megan Trussell. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office to the investigation today stating they do not believe there is or was a threat to the community. 

“This has been an incredibly difficult time, and not the outcome we had hoped for throughout this search,” said ��������Ƶ Boulder Interim Chief of Police John Monahan. "Our thoughts are with Megan's family and friends."

Megan was first reported missing to the ��������Ƶ Boulder Police Department on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 12.

“Megan was a beloved member of our community and we are heartened by the stories of Megan’s spirit and warmth that have been shared by friends and family,” said Dr. D’Andra Mull, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. “Loss reminds us of the deep connections we share. Buffs, please continue to take care of yourself and others and reach out to campus resources when you need additional support. We are here for you. ” 

��������Ƶ Boulder also offers a variety of support services for the campus community, including:

• The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) provides free, confidential trauma-specific counseling and advocacy/support to individuals who have experienced/witnessed a potentially traumatic or life disruptive event. OVA offers 24/7 phone support at 303-492-8855.
• Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential mental health services for students to address a variety. OVA offers 24/7 phone support at 303-492-2277.
• Dean of Students Office (DOS) provides students any other form of support not listed above to help them succeed. DOS understands that recovery and needs after traumatic events can vary. Please reach out to our team in the Dean of Students Office through email at deanofstudents@colorado.edu or 303-492-9048.
• Students may also access 24/7 telehealth counseling through Academic LiveCare.
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers free and confidential counseling and consulting services to employees, both in-person and via telehealth. FSAP can be reached at  or 303-492-3020.
• Additional Health & Wellness events and support are also happening throughout this week. 

��������ƵPD is grateful for the assistance of local, state and federal law enforcement partners and first responders in the effort to locate Megan, especially the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and appreciates the public’s engagement in providing tips and leads.

The Boulder County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the final cause and manner of death. 

��������ƵPD previously provided updates about this case on its media release webpage.

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[Mon. Feb. 17, 2025 | 3:50 p.m.]

We understand there are many questions about the Boulder County Sheriff's Office death investigation over the weekend. ��������ƵPD is supporting the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will share updates when new information becomes available. 

The latest update provided to the community by BCSO can be found

Please continue to refer tips to ��������ƵPD at 303-492-6666.

��������Ƶ Boulder sent a campuswide message with support resources on Saturday.

Find it here. /chancellor/newsletter/newsletter/campus-support-and-resources-regarding-missing-student-case

[Sat. Feb. 15, 2025 | 5:37 p.m.]

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has notified ��������ƵPD that a deceased person matching the description of a missing ��������Ƶ Boulder student was discovered this morning near mile marker 40 in Boulder Canyon. ��������ƵPD is working to confirm additional details and will communicate those as soon as we are able. The Boulder County Coroner is responsible for identification and cause of death.

[Fri. Feb. 14, 2025 | 8:20 p.m.]

Throughout the weekend, ��������ƵPD will continue to follow up on all leads and any information that will aid in our efforts to locate missing student Megan Trussell. We appreciate the efforts of our law enforcement partners during this time, as well as the support provided by students, faculty and staff who continue to share information from ��������ƵPD social media accounts and our website.

If you have any information that could lead to the whereabouts of Megan, please contact ��������ƵPD at 303-492-6666 and reference ��������ƵPD case #2025-0291. 

Please follow @cuboulderpolice on social media and refer to ��������ƵPD’s website for further updates. 

[Fri. Feb. 14, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.]

The ��������Ƶ Boulder Police Department is leveraging every available resource in its attempt to locate missing student Megan Trussell. ��������ƵPD is working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and first responders on campus, on the ground and in the air. 

The ��������ƵPD embedded victim advocate and Student Affairs staff have been providing support to Megan’s family during this difficult time.

We understand that there have been questions about when the university publicly released information about Megan’s disappearance. ��������ƵPD released information as soon as Megan’s missing status was confirmed and it was determined releasing such information would be helpful in the search. ��������ƵPD received a missing persons report on Wed. Feb. 12.

If you have any information that could lead to the whereabouts of Megan, please contact ��������ƵPD at 303-492-6666 and reference ��������ƵPD case #2025-0291. 

Please follow @cuboulderpolice on social media and refer to ��������ƵPD’s website for further updates. 

[Thurs. Feb. 13, 2025 | 12:15 p.m.]

The ��������Ƶ Boulder Police Department is attempting to locate a missing student, Megan Trussell. ��������ƵPD has notified and is working with local and statewide law enforcement agencies to locate Megan. 

She was last seen wearing a blue/gray jacket, dark colored yoga-style pants and white platform sneakers. Based on information shared with ��������ƵPD, the last reported sighting of the student was Sunday, Feb. 9 in her residence hall.

If you have seen Megan or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact ��������ƵPD at 303-492-6666 and reference ��������ƵPD case #2025-0291.

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On Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at approximately 8:15 a.m., ��������Ƶ Boulder Police (��������ƵPD) officers responded to a call of suspicious activity at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (CINC), 1777 Exposition Drive. It was reported a male suspect tampered with an external electrical box outside the building and attempted to break into a vehicle in the area.

Upon arrival, ��������ƵPD officers located the suspect and made contact with him. The suspect was acting erratically when officers arrived, refused to follow officer commands and fought with officers. ��������ƵPD officers were able to take the uncooperative suspect into custody.  The suspect continued to resist officers and additional assistance was requested from the Boulder Police Department. American Medical Response (AMR) was also called to assist with the incident due to an injury to a ��������ƵPD officer and continued erratic behavior of the suspect.

AMR paramedics treated the suspect on scene and transported him to Boulder Community Hospital. During the transport, the suspect experienced a medical emergency and was admitted to the hospital, where he passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29. Methamphetamine was found in the suspect’s possession. The Boulder County Coroner will determine the cause of death.

Out of an abundance of caution, ��������ƵPD proactively requested a review of the incident by the  (BCIT) on December 27. This multi-agency team is designated to investigate use-of-force incidents in which any law enforcement officer used deadly, or potentially deadly, physical force against a person while acting under the color of official law enforcement duties. Although this tragic incident does not meet the criteria for a mandatory review, ��������ƵPD requested the BCIT conduct the investigation.

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “I appreciate the ��������Ƶ Police Department alerting the Boulder County Investigation Team and the District Attorney’s Office to this tragic death. Although it is not required by law or policy, I fully support ��������Ƶ’s request for the BCIT to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest, treatment, and eventual death of this person. The BCIT will conduct an objective, independent, and thorough investigation. After the District Attorney’s Office reviews the investigation, the findings will be shared with the community.”

Contact:

Christine Mahoney, ��������ƵPD PIO

christine.mahoney@colorado.edu

720-237-7321

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