Female Memphis Middle School Student Found Dead Inside Benford Street House

The body of a Riverview Middle School student was found Tuesday afternoon inside a residence. The student has not been named because of her age and pending family notification.

The 14-year-old victim was found around 3 p.m. at a house on Benford Street in South Memphis, authorities say.

Memphis Police Department confirmed officers were involved in a death investigation, saying they were unsure at this time if the girl’s death was a homicide or suicide. source

The cause of the girl’s death is unknown at this time.

Shelby County Schools said it would not comment until MPD had more information about the girl’s death.