CENTERVILLE, Ga. — Police reported a body was discovered near an elementary school Friday, causing the school to go on a soft lockdown.
Gwinnett County police were joined by members of the Gwinnett Schools Police Department because the body was near Centerville Elementary.
People who live near the area where the body was found on Scenic Highway told Channel 2’s Tom Jones that they are not accustomed to that type of activity.
“That’s going to be one less person that’s not gonna get to enjoy Christmas with their family, and that’s sad news,” John Koryan said.
Koryan said he was on his way to work when he saw police surrounding a white sheet covering something.
Officials confirmed the death investigation but have not released information on the manner of death or an identification. Investigators do not suspect foul play but said a coroner’s investigation will determine the cause of death.
Communication went out to parents letting them know the body of an adult had been found near campus. The school was on lockdown for a couple of hours.
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