A beloved Tennessee special education teacher was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his classroom on Thursday.
Samuel Colin Day was found deceased inside of a Munford High School classroom on Thursday morning. Police said the apparent suicide happened before students arrived for school.
Police said all students and staff are safe.
The school closed down for the rest of the day as police continue their investigation.
WSMV reported:
A high school in West Tennessee is closed on Thursday after a teacher was found dead before the school opened.
The Munford Police Department reports officers responded to an “emergency situation” at the school before it opened.
Police said teacher Samuel Colin Day was found dead in the early morning hours before any students arrived. Day was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Full statement from the Munford Police Department:
We are deeply saddened to report a tragic incident that occurred today at MHS. Teacher, Samuel Colin Day, was found deceased in a classroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. This incident occurred at approx. 6 am this morning, well before students arrived for class.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, students, and faculty affected by this heartbreaking event. We ask that the community respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.
8:30am Update on the Investigation into the incident this morning at Munford High School. Officers located a teacher deceased in a classroom. There are no indications of foul play. Further information may be obtained from the Tipton County Board of Education. All students in all schools are safe.
Official Statement from Munford Police Department
Date: 03/06/2025
Time: 0651This morning, before the start of the school day, Munford Police Department responded to an emergency situation at Munford High School. The situation has been contained, and all students and staff are safe. The school will remain closed for the day while our officers continue their investigation.
We want to assure parents, students, and the community that there is no ongoing threat. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
We appreciate the cooperation of the school staff and first responders in ensuring the safety of our students. Parents and guardians will receive further updates from the school district regarding any next steps.
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