28-03-2025
Longview teacher dead from apparent suicide amid misconduct allegations
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Longview teacher who was under investigation for alleged misconduct with a former student was found dead inside his home earlier Thursday, authorities said.
According to Longview police, on March 10, they received allegations of 'inappropriate conduct' between Monticello Middle School teacher Eric Zander and a former student. The school immediately placed Zander on leave.
On Thursday, officers said they arrived at Zander's house to conduct an interview when they heard a gunshot from inside the home.
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SWAT responded to the scene and used a drone to survey the scene when officials said they found a man, later identified as Zander, dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The incident is still under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone struggling to reach out and seek support.
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