Andrew Keith Carr, a junior in the College of Business Administration, died early Tuesday morning after falling on a quay of the Tiber River in Rome.

Carr was studying abroad for the summer at John Cabot University and was walking with friends when the incident occurred. According to an email from the Italian university’s president, Franco Pavoncello, Carr lost his balance and fell from a parapet along the bank of the river. Reports from the Italian news media said Carr dropped about 15 meters and died instantly at around 2 a.m. after spending the evening in the city with friends. Local officials and the U.S. Embassy in Rome are working to better understand the circumstances of the accident.

According to an article published by the Corriere Della Sera, Carr was with five friends who are in touch with law enforcement.

In an email to the Marquette community, university president the Rev. Scott Pilarz said, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew’s family and friends. In this time of overwhelming sadness, I know that we will gather together to support each other in our grief and to pay tribute to Andrew’s memory.”

At Marquette, Carr was a Dean’s List student who received Ignatius and Magis scholarships. He was also a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and a participant on the university’s Quidditch team.

“We are working with John Cabot University to provide support services and on-site counseling to Andrew’s roommates and friends in Rome,” Pilarz said. “Counseling services and Campus Ministry support are also available here on campus for all faculty, staff and students.”

Tonight, students at John Cabot will gather to remember Carr with the university president and faculty. John Cabot University is planning a memorial service to be held once Carr’s parents arrive in Rome.