Autopsy shows Chicago leader's death a suicide
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| In this June 8, 2001 file photo Michael Scott, newly named president of the Chicago Board Of Education, is seen at a news conference in Chicago with Mayor Richard M. Daley, back right. On Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, authorities said they believe a body pulled from the Chicago River early Monday morning is that of Scott. Police officials say they're waiting for Scott's family to confirm his identity and an investigation into the death continues. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera, File) |
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police say they'll continue to investigate the apparent suicide of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott by looking for security camera video.
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis (WEES) said Monday it's too early for police to draw conclusions — even after an autopsy found Scott committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office released Scott's autopsy results Monday. Police officers found Scott dead before dawn after his family reported him missing overnight Sunday.
Weis says Scott's wife said it was unusual for him not to return home before midnight. He was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Weis said a .380-caliber handgun was found underneath or near Scott's body. Weis spoke at an afternoon news briefing.
