Sep 23, 2026

Sheriff: Man's body found on Kansas school property

Posted Sep 23, 2026 12:54 AM

ELK COUNTY. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Elk County Sheriff’s Office after an adult man was found dead Tuesday on Elk Valley USD 283 school property in Longton.

The sheriff’s office requested KBI assistance at about 2:30 p.m. KBI agents and its Crime Scene Response Team responded.

(Photo courtesy KBI)
(Photo courtesy KBI)

Investigators have not determined the manner of death. Authorities said there is no indication the incident poses a risk to students or the public.

The man’s identity will be released after his next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing.