LaSalle County officials say an autopsy shows that Jelani Day died from drowning.
The LaSalle County coroner released the cause of death yesterday, saying that the entire context surrounding the 25-year-old Illinois State University student’s death was taken into account when determining the cause.
The coroner also said there was no sign of injuries prior to the drowning, such as strangulation, assault or altercation, or sharp, blunt, or gunshot injuries.
Officials say how Day went into The Illinois River remains unknown. The investigation is continuing.