Man found dead in Northridge Middle School parking lot identified

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. - Middlebury Schools Police Department have identified the man found dead in the Northridge Middle School parking lot as John Homan, a member of Middlebury Community Schools classified staff.

Middlebury Community Schools released the following statement.

"Today is a sad day for the Middlebury Community Schools family. John Homan, a member of our classified staff, died by suicide in the north parking lot behind Northridge Middle School. At no time were any students threatened or in danger. However, for a time, the campus was on lockdown until police deemed it safe. Out of respect for the family, no further comment will be made at this time. We will have additional counselors on site to speak with students and staff next week as needed/requested. We ask our MCS family and community to lift one another up during this difficult time."