Student found dead at Marana High School campus: PD

Police in a community near Tucson say they are investigating after a student was found dead on their high school's campus.

What we know:

According to a statement, police in Marana responded at around 6:47 a.m. to Marana High School, after a body was discovered on school grounds.

"Preliminary information indicates an individual broke into the campus early this morning around 1:30 AM and was later discovered by staff," read a portion of the statement. "The individual has been identified as a Marana High School student."

What we don't know:

Police did not release the individual's identity. However, they say the individual's family has been notified.

Dig deeper:

Marana Police say this "appears to be an isolated incident involving a single person." However, they say the school will remain closed for the day. Per the school's Facebook page, students were set to return to class on Sept. 8.

What's next:

Police say an investigation is in a preliminary stage.

Where the school is located

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Marana Police Department.

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