Death at Denton, Texas Occupy Camp

The Star-Telegram is reporting a death at the Occupy Denton campsite on the University of North Texas campus. The body of 23 year old Darwin Cox was discovered Saturday night, and the campsite has since been dismantled.

Though there is no ruling on the cause of death yet, it's being speculated that Cox's drug addiction might have played a part. Garrett Graham, an Occupy Denton spokesperson, said that the group did not allow drugs or alcohol in the camp, and that Cox had a fever when he arrived at the camp on Friday. A statement released by the Occupy Denton organizers today read, "Occupy Denton mourns the loss of a fellow occupier, a kind and idealistic young man and a friend. Occupy Denton will dearly miss him, and forever appreciate the fortune of having shared a space and time with our friend. We give our deepest condolences to his family."

The Occupy Denton group has not suspended activities, and will be looking for a new campsite in coming days.