Baton Rouge police are investigating the death of Quinton Dixon, whose body was discovered early this morning at the former Glen Oaks Middle School campus. Authorities confirmed the building is a vacant property and is no longer in use by the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In an update released by the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), investigators said they believe Dixon took his own life. The case is currently being treated as a suspected suicide, pending the outcome of further investigative procedures.
Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report and secured the area while detectives conducted preliminary examinations. No immediate threat to the public has been identified, and officials have stated that there are no signs of foul play at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to gather additional details surrounding the circumstances of Dixon’s death. Anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact local authorities.