Chicago School Board president found dead
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| Michael Scott is seen at a news conference in Chicago with Mayor Richard M. Daley, back right. On Monday, authorities said they believe a body pulled from the Chicago River early Monday morning is that of Scott. (AP Photo) |
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CHICAGO (AP) — Autopsy results show that the Chicago Board of Education president committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office released Michael Scott's autopsy results Monday. Police officers who rushed to the Chicago River early Monday in response to a report of a bodybeing spotted found Scott dead.
Family members say they appreciate the outpouring of support and a memorial service will be announced soon.
Scott was a longtime Chicago leader. In August, Scott said he'd been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury investigating allegations of politically influenced admissions to top schools.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who used to serve as head of Chicago schools, says Chicago "has lost a great leader."
