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Police Investigate Death Found on Attucks Middle School Grounds

A medical examiner is en route to determine cause of death after the district briefly secured the campus during an active police inquiry.

Overview

  • HISD said a district employee discovered a body on the remote part of the Attucks Middle School campus and called police.
  • The Houston Police Department confirmed it is investigating the reported death and officers and ambulances were on site.
  • HISD said the campus was placed in a secure mode for about 10 minutes and that operations continued with no impact on classes.
  • No students witnessed the discovery and the district said there was no known threat to students or staff as the inquiry continues.
  • A medical examiner was dispatched to the scene to determine cause of death and police will lead the investigation into identity and circumstances.