Statement on death of Sean Baek

Sean Baek. Photo from UWM.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner‘s Office informed the UWM Police Department today that a body found in the Milwaukee River yesterday was identified as Sean Baek, who was a freshman at UWM.

We are saddened by the news of Sean’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends who, like us, have held out hope that he would be found alive.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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