SHAWNEE COUNTY -Law enforcement in Shawnee County are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a Topeka warehouse as a homicide.

The victim was identified Tuesday as 64-year-old Curt Cochran, according to a media release.

He was a teacher at Northern Hills from 1975 to 1991 and was principal from 1991 to 2000. It is now called Seaman Middle School.

Workers found Cochran’s body Monday in the back room of a warehouse.

He was part owner of 3 Men with Truck & Trailer moving company.

Topeka Police Maj. Bill Cochran says the investigation is continuing. He did not release details about why the death is considered a homicide.

The Associated Press Contributed to this report.