"The Locals"

Jasper Howard, a 20-year-old cornerback from Miami, Florida, was stabbed to death early Sunday after a student dance on the campus in Storrs, authorities said. He was a star football player for UConn and a soon to be dad.

After thinking about this for a few days, I don't understand why no one didnt step up immediatedly, especially when all of these people are standing around. A coach should never have to go identify the body of one of his players. I can't imagine that phone call he had to make to his mother.

Therefore my questions is: Why do "locals" hang out near on campus college environments? If college is not for you or wasn't (drop out) for you, then there is no reason for you to be near a campus without a specific reason or purpose in my opinion, especially for an on campus party.