Falmouth man found behind Taunton high school died from single gunshot wound

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Foul play is suspected after a body was found in a construction area behind Bristol Plymouth High School.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s office has identified the man found as 39-year-old Stephan Myers from Falmouth.

According to the DA’s office, Myers’ body was found early Wednesday morning and authorities determined he died of a single gunshot wound.

The DA’s office said Myers had no known connection to the high school.

Officials also said there is no threat to the public.

Massachusetts State Police are now working with the DA’s office and Taunton police in this active investigation.