App. State student, from Concord, found dead at Boone apartment
App State student found dead By WBTV Web Staff | February 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:42 PM
BOONE, N.C. (WBTV) - An Appalachian State student was found dead at an apartment in Boone Sunday morning.
The school confirmed the death of 20-year-old Payton Denise Furr, from Concord.
“Our hearts are with Payton’s family during this very difficult time,” Appalachian State officials said in a statement. “We are keeping her family’s wishes and requests paramount and are providing support and assistance to them as requested.”
Boone police responded to a call just before noon Sunday to an apartment complex on Howard Street. Officers say they found Furr dead.