ESTHERVILLE, IA (Northwestiowanow) – A police investigation into the death of a woman led to a precautionary lockdown at Estherville schools Friday afternoon.
Officers with the Estherville Police Department were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive female at approximately 2:03 p.m. on November 13.
When officers arrived, they confirmed the woman was deceased.
Estherville Lincoln Central Schools were notified and placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution while law enforcement investigated the incident.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing but emphasized there is no threat to the public at this time.
No further information has been released.
Police say additional details will be provided as they become available.
