Matthew Kent, 2007 ALJ Grad, Found Dead

Matthew Kent, a 2007 graduate, was found dead at his home on Hawthorne Drive in Clark on Thursday afternoon.

Patch received several reports of Kent's death and Clark Police confirmed a death at his address though could not yet release further details. "We received a call of an unresponsive male around 4 p.m. and upon arrival made the pronouncement," Clark Police Captain Al Scherb told Patch.

Several friends report that Kent, 22, was struggling with drug addiction. Condolences have been pouring in on Kent's Facebook page tonight and several friends gathered at his home this afternoon.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.

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