A Georgia Tech student who died days after he was shot in the head at an upscale, off-campus apartment building has been identified.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said the student was Akask Banerjee, 22.

Atlanta police said Banerjee died Tuesday after a Sunday evening argument in a hallway at The Connector Apartments escalated into gunfire.

Georgia Tech previously said he was a student at the school, whose campus is just blocks from the Midtown housing complex where the shooting happened.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our students. This loss is felt across our community, and our hearts go out to the student’s family, friends, and loved ones. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the medical professionals who provided such dedicated care,” the school said

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