Starkville teen found dead behind Sudduth Elementary
By Dispatch Staff Report 3 hours ago
A Starkville teenager was found dead Tuesday behind Sudduth Elementary School near Evergreen Street.
Starkville police issued a welfare concern Tuesday morning regarding a 16-year-old male. It was believed the minor may have had a weapon, SPD Public Information Officer Brandon Lovelady said.
SPD is investigating the death pending lab results, Lovelady said. He would not comment on whether police are seeking any suspects.
Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt said the victim’s body has been sent for autopsy but did not comment on cause of death.