20-year-old New Mexico State University soccer player Thalia Chaverria, found dead just after birthday after she died suddenly.
The Las Cruces police department and the New Mexico medical investigator’s office also confirmed they are investigating Chaverria’s death after she was “found unresponsive at her residence.”
“At this point, investigators have no reason to believe Chaverria’s death is suspicious or the result of criminal activity,” their statement included in a July 11 press release read. “However, LCPD and OMI are continuing their investigation and hope to learn the cause of her death.”
Following her passing, Chaverria was honored by members of the New Mexico state community, including the school’s director of athletics Mario Moccia.
According to investigators, they have no reason to believe Chaverria’s death is suspicious or the result of criminal activity, however, they’re continuing their investigation to find the cause of death.
Chaverria had just turned 20 on July 2 and was entering her third season with the Aggie program, according to the official NMSU Athletics website.