BATON ROUGE, La. — The Baton Rouge community is grappling with the tragic death of 44-year-old Quinton Dixon, a former middle school counselor, whose body was discovered on Wednesday inside the abandoned Glen Oaks Middle School. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed the discovery and stated that the cause and manner of death are still under investigation. The Baton Rouge Police Department is currently investigating the incident as a suicide.
Dixon had been employed as a counselor at Westdale Middle School and was placed on administrative leave by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System after being accused of inappropriately messaging a minor. The allegations and subsequent leave had placed Dixon under scrutiny, and his death adds a deeply sorrowful and complex layer to an already difficult situation.
Authorities have not released additional details at this time. Officials continue to investigate both the circumstances of Dixon’s death and the events leading up to it.
This incident has left a profound impact on the community, including students, staff, colleagues, and neighbors. It serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health support and the challenges that can be faced by individuals under personal and professional stress.
Thoughts and condolences are extended to Quinton Dixon’s family, friends, and the broader community during this difficult time. His passing is mourned across Baton Rouge, and his life, complicated as it may have been, is remembered with solemnity and reflection.
