A high school teacher was found dead in his classroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound just before classes Thursday morning.
Munford Police said Samuel Colin Day died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at around 6 a.m. at Munford High School.
“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,” police said.
“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.”
Tipton County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rebekah Byrd called the death “an isolated incident.” Police confirmed that “all students in all schools are safe.”
