Perry Co. Schools Locked Down Wednesday

Moxahala- Perry County Sheriff William Barker said he’s saddened by a Wednesday morning incident, where a male was found deceased of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The sheriff’s office said they were dispatched around 7:25am to a residence on Township Road 201 in Crooksville, in reference to a male who attempted suicide with a firearm. The male wasn’t at the residence when they arrived. The caller said that he’d threatened to shoot himself and mentioned a school in the conversation, but she couldn’t remember if he’d referenced a specific school. He made no threats of violence towards others.

Out of caution schools in the county and West Elementary in Morgan County were placed on lockdown and had a visible law enforcement presence.

Around 9:30am deputies located the male deceased on Township Road 395 in Moxahala. Sheriff Barker said their thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.

If you or someone you know is in distress the National Suicide Hotline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.