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The Berkeley Police Department continues to investigate the death of a 22 year old male in the 2900 block of Channing Way. On Saturday, December 19, 2015 just before 7:30 a.m., the Berkeley Fire Department and Berkeley Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive male at Pi Kappa Phi, 2908 Channing Way. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The victim has been identified as Jeffrey Thomas Engler, a 22 year old male, from San Leandro. Jeffrey was enrolled at Laney College and previously attended UC Berkeley. He was a current member of Pi Kappa Phi, but did not reside at the fraternity. He was at the house attending a small holiday party. 

Based on the preliminary investigation it appears he fell from a significant height prior to his death. There are no indications of foul play and alcohol appears to have played a factor in his death. The cause of death will be determined by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau. 

Berkeley Police is urging anyone who may know about this incident to please call the Homicide Detail (510) 981-5741. If a person wishes to remain anonymous, he/she can call the Bay Area Crime Stoppers (BAC) at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).