Police: UNC Student Died After Late Night Fall

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by AP

Story Created: Oct 29, 2012 at 5:24 PM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 29, 2012 at 5:24 PM EDT

CARRBORO, N.C. (AP)--Carrboro police investigating the death of a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill say the young man fell while scaling machinery at a concrete plant.

Authorities said that 18-year-old David Palmer Shannon died late Saturday night at the Ready Mixed Concrete Plant in Carrboro. Police said the first-year student from Charlotte fell about 17 feet, landing on a concrete pad below.

Authorities said Shannon had been seen drinking alcoholic beverages Friday evening and police said alcohol impairment was a factor in his fall. There were no indications of foul play.

Authorities are still investigating. The results of an autopsy are pending.

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