Prince's Death Investigation: Police Say There's No Reason to Believe It's a Suicide

Sheriff Jim Olson had no information regarding a possible drug overdose.

There are so many questions surrounding Prince's shocking death, and today, authorities tried to give people whatever answers they have.

Sheriff Jim Olson held a press conference today in Carver County, Minn., to discuss the ongoing investigation surrounding the pop icon's passing. He opened with a statement: "Welcome, I wish it was under different circumstances, to you he was a celebrity, to us he was a community member and a good neighbor, to his family he was a loved one, in life he was a very private person, we will continue to respect that. Bear in mind this incident happened about 29 hours ago and it is still under investigation."

Olson reiterated some details involving the initial response to the 911 call, explaining that fire, rescue and ambulance responded to the emergency and found Prince unresponsive in his Paisley Park elevator. He was announced dead roughly 30 minutes later. Three staff members made the call after they weren't able to get a hold of Prince and went to Paisley Park to check on him. Deputies went through the building to make sure no one else inside.

Olson continued to state that there was no sign of trauma and shared that there is no reason to believe it was a suicide, and once again said that this is an investigation. He had no information regarding a possible drug overdose.

The sheriff was unable to confirm who they have or haven't talked to as of right now, but did mention that a search warrant will be filed to further investigate the premises. Olson reveals that somebody dropped Prince off at home about 8 p.m. the night prior to being found, but adds that it's not unusual for him to be by himself, "he's a very private person."

Olson could not comment on Prince's health or what medications he may or may not have been taking. "We will be talking to people close to him, gathering medical records and working from there here."

Prince's autopsy was completed at 1 p.m. CDT, the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. The Chief Medical Examiner for Midwest Medical Examiners Office, Dr. A. Quinn Strobl, began the autopsy Friday morning. But according to Martha Weaver, spokeswoman for the medical examiners office, the results will not be released for "several weeks." His body will be released to family.