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Mon, Nov 16, 2009
Corpse Believed to Be School Chief Michael Scott
A body discovered floating in the Chicago River near Merchandise Mart this morning is believed to be that of Chicago Public Schools Board President Michael Scott, police said.
Police have not positively identified the man, but Scott’s Cadillac was found nearby and Scott’s family had reported him missing earlier in the day.
Scott apparently shot himself in the head, according to the Tribune.
Police used his cell phone to locate his body and his car behind the Chicago Apparel Center along the north branch of the river, according to the Tribune.
Police are investigating the death, but no further details have been released this morning. The body’s ID will not be confirmed until after the family confirms the identity, police said.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was on the scene early, saying that people have been calling him in tears all morning.
Recently, Scott made news when he was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury looking into the admissions practices of Chicago’s elite schools.
Scott was also under scrutiny in the past few months over Olympics-related real estate dealings.