Abdillahi ’20 died after being struck by train in Texas

On Friday, June 8, Yasmin Ahmed Abdillahi ’20 was struck and killed by a train in Euless, Texas, between Fort Worth and Dallas.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. The Star-Telegram quotes police as saying that Abdillahi walked in front of the train. Her death is still under investigation by local Texas authorities.

A GoFundMe page created in Abdillahi’s memory described her as a “vibrant, intelligent, ambitious, strong young woman” who was “unparalleled in her strive for academia, social justice, and bettering the world around her.”

According to a University statement, Abdillahi grew up in Roseville, Minn. and graduated from Harding Senior High School in St. Paul, Minn. She is survived by her parents, sister, and three brothers.

A gathering of remembrance was held at Murray-Dodge Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 11, and a memorial service will take place when students return to campus in the fall.

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