There appears to be another sexual exploitation incident in the Marshalltown Community School District. One that led Marshalltown Police to a possible suicide.

Marshalltown Police received a report on July 6th of potential inappropriate sexual contact between an individual who, at the time, was a  school employee and a former student. Thursday, Marshalltown Police served a warrant in Ames in the 3700 block of Columbine Circle. As officers entered the home, a gunshot was heard and a male was found dead in the basement.

Ames Police is conducting an investigation into the death. The name of the victim has not yet been released. Marshalltown Police continue to investigate the sexual exploitation allegation.