San Jose: Investigation underway after man found dead at Independence High School

"A man's body was found at Independence High School early Thursday, prompting a police investigation into how he died and why he was on the grounds, authorities said. An unconscious man was discovered at the North Jackson Avenue campus just before 7 a.m., according to San Jose police. Both police officers and San Jose fire personnel responded to the scene, and the man was pronounced dead."

"Police confirmed that the man was not affiliated with the school, but declined to release additional details, citing that we are still in the infancy of our investigation. They did, however, state that the situation did not pose a threat to the school or public safety. There was no indication Thursday that the death was being investigated as a homicide. The discovery of the man's body occurred at least 90 minutes before the start of classes at the high school."

An unconscious man was discovered shortly before 7 a.m. on the North Jackson Avenue campus of Independence High School in San Jose. Police and San Jose fire personnel responded and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed the man was not affiliated with the school and declined to release further details, saying the investigation is in its infancy. Officials stated the situation did not pose a threat to the school or public safety. There was no indication that the death was being investigated as a homicide. The body was found at least 90 minutes before classes were scheduled to begin.

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