Hamilton, Ohio – Norman Keith Jackson, 62, was found dead near Hamilton’s Garfield Middle School on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
His body was discovered around 2 p.m. in the 200 block of North Fair Avenue by a groundskeeper performing routine maintenance near the school.
The Butler County Coroner’s Office has formally identified Jackson, and the cause of death remains under investigation.
According to initial reports, Hamilton Police responded promptly after the body was found, but the death is currently being classified as "unspecified" pending further investigation.
Authorities have stated that no autopsy has been conducted yet, leaving many questions unanswered as forensic experts continue their work.
The Hamilton Police Department and other agencies are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Jackson’s death.
There has been no immediate threat to public safety, and officials are urging calm while the investigation proceeds.
Given the proximity of the incident to a school, the discovery has sparked concern within the community.
Updates from law enforcement and the coroner’s office are expected as the investigation moves forward.
The situation remains fluid, with more details likely to emerge in the coming days.