BATON ROUGE — A Westdale Middle Magnet School counselor accused this month of inappropriately messaging a minor was found dead on the campus of the former Glen Oaks Middle School on Wednesday, the same day he was named in an arrest warrant, sources tell WBRZ.

Quinton Dixon's body was found in an unused building on the campus of the former school, sources said. The Baton Rouge Police Department said it believes he took his own life. 

WBRZ previously reported that Dixon had been placed on administrative leave about two weeks ago after he was accused of inappropriately messaging a minor. Court records show a warrant was filed Wednesday for his arrest on four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. 

According to court documents, Dixon sent several inappropriate Instagram messages to a 14-year-old between early November and early January. He repeatedly called her attractive and offered rides home from school.

"It's tragic all the way around, something that you really can't explain about," one resident said in reaction to the news. 

A spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge School System sent a statement to WBRZ in response to his death saying quote:

"Today, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System was notified of the passing of an employee. We extend our condolences to the school community, family and loved ones as they process this information during this difficult time."

Redell Norman says he attended Glen Oaks and coached football with Dixon.

 "It's unfortunate the circumstances of his untimely demise, but yes, I did know him and the situation is just so unfortunate, we just got to pray for everybody," he said. 

We reached out to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office, who says Dixon's cause of death remains under investigation.