Kevin Pravia, 19, was set to start his sophomore year at Pace University this Wednesday, but sadly, the academic standout’s life tragically came to an end over the weekend.

According to authorities, Kevin was strangled to death by an electrical cord late last night, and his body was discovered in his bed shortly thereafter by his roommate.

The Daily News reports:

The lifeless body of Kevin Pravia, 19, was found lying face up in his bed when officers were called to his apartment at 239 W. 15th St. just after 6 p.m., a police source said.

 

Pravia's roommate made the grim discovery and called 911, police said.

 

The sophomore standout's mouth was stuffed with plastic - and there was no evidence of a break-in, the source said.

While the police aren’t ruling out suicide, the evidence certainly suggests Kevin was murdered.

OTR sends our condolences to Kevin’s family and friends. Hopefully, the one responsible is brought to justice soon.

Anyone with any information should contact the NYPD.