ORLANDO, Fla. — Ivey Lane Elementary School students and staff were sent to Carver Middle School this morning because of a law enforcement investigation into a man's body on Silverton Street.
- Man's body found at 4:20 a.m.
- Firefighters declared man dead
- Orange school officials notified
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Silverton Street is near Ivey Lane Elementary School. It is temporarily shut down because of the investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Orange County Sheriff's Office was called to Silverton Street in Orlando at 4:20 a.m. after getting a "man down call." Orange County Fire Rescue responded and declared the man dead on the scene.
"The Orange County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating," the agency said in a statement before 6 a.m. "As a result of the ongoing investigation Silverton Street is temporarily shut down. Orange County Public Schools has been notified."
A recorded message from Ivey Lane Elementary School Principal Samuel L. Danner, Sr., to parents said Ivey Lane students and staff are being redirected to Carver Middle School "until the scene is cleared to avoid any interference with the investigation."
"The police hope to have the investigation wrapped up as soon as possible," Danner said. "The District will be sending additional staff at Carver to ensure instruction continues throughout the day. I will update you when we are cleared to return to regular operations."
Carver Middle School is at 4500 West Columbia Street.