An investigation is continuing into the death of an East Central Community College student whose body was found in his dorm room this morning on the Decatur campus.

ECCC president Dr. Phil A. Sutphin said a preliminary report from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has indicated that the student died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Dr. Sutphin said the victim’s family has been notified and more details will be released at a later time.

“This is a very unfortunate incident and the College expresses its sympathies to the family,” said Dr. Sutphin.

Following the incident, the College was placed on temporary lockdown. Classes have resumed as scheduled.