Munford High School closed after teacher found dead

Published: Mar. 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM CST

MUNFORD, Tenn. (WMC) - Munford High School is closed Thursday after a staff member was found dead.

Munford police say they responded to an “emergency situation” at the school before opening.

Police say teacher Samuel Colin Day was found dead in the early morning hours before any students had arrived.

Samuel Colin Day(Tipton County Schools)

Day was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police say there is no ongoing threat and that all students and staff are safe.

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