Davos Security Chief Is Found Dead.

Davos Security Chief Is Found Dead. 35 minutes ago. DAVOS, Switzerland -- The World Economic Forum's chief of security, Markus Reinhardt, was found dead in his hotel room Tuesday, Swiss officials said. Mr. Reinhardt's death was confirmed by the government of the Swiss canton of Grison. A government spokesman declined to comment on how the 61-year old police chief died, calling his death a tragic event. He said Marcel Suter has taken over Reinhardt's post, adding that security measures at the WEF remained intact at all times. Earlier, a spokeswoman for the summit said Mr. Reinhardt likely committed suicide just before world leaders started to convene. The canton's chief prosecutor said it has started an investigation into Reinhardt's death. The WEF said it mourned the loss. "It is with great sadness and regret we learned of the tragic death of the Graubunden Cantonal Police Chief, Dr Reinhardt," the WEF said in a statement. "During the many years during which we co-operated with him over security for our annual meeting at Davos, we appreciated his professionalism and his kindness. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and his colleagues. The security forces continue to have our full confidence and trust in their work," it added. The death reverberated through the local police force. "Sadly, my commander is dead," a lpolice officer, who requested to remain unnamed for he can't comment publicly, said. "This has nothing to do with [the meeting]," the spokeswoman told Dow Jones Newswires.