The Macalester College “community is heartbroken” by the death of a student in an off-campus accident, the St. Paul college announced Thursday.
Binta Maina, 21, was a senior biology and neuroscience major with a minor in psychology.
St. Paul police responded to a medical assist call in the Snelling-Hamline neighborhood just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
Multiple witnesses told officers that Maina accidentally fell down a flight of stairs inside a residence in the 1500 block of Hague Avenue where a party was taking place, according to Nikki Muehlhausen, a police spokesperson.
St. Paul Fire Department medics took Maina to the hospital.
“Binta was a cherished member of our community — bright, kind, and full of life,” according to a social media post from Macalester College. She “was known for her intelligence, her vibrant sense of style, and her deep love for her family and friends.
“We grieve this unimaginable loss alongside the Maina family, holding them — and everyone who knew and loved Binta — in our hearts during this difficult time.”
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