Body found outside Jackson County elementary school
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — A man’s body was found outside a Jackson County elementary school Tuesday morning.
Police were called to Brownstown Elementary School around 10:15 a.m. after someone spotted the body, according to 24-Hour News 8 partner The (Seymour) Tribune.
The school of around 700 students was placed on a soft lockdown as police responded.
Brownstown school officials released this statement:
There was no threat to any students or staff at any of our schools. Classes are continuing as scheduled. When we first received information on this incident, we implemented our school emergency guidelines. We also activated our school and corporation crisis response teams. Our crisis response teams immediately went into action and are providing help for our students, parents and faculty.
The following statement was also emailed to parents at Brownstown Central High School:
Parents, at BES this morning, the police were called to identify a body that was found. All students were and are safe. A letter is coming home with your BCHS student today regarding this.
The man’s name has not been released. Police continue to investigation.
