According to WTOP, Brian Betts, the Principal at Shaw Middle School at Garnet-Patterson was found dead yesterday after a colleague followed up about his absence from up from school Thursday.

A well-regarded middle school principal is dead. Police are looking for your help in solving this suspicious death. The victim is Brian Keith Betts, 42, of Silver Spring. He's the principal of Shaw Middle School at Garnet-Patterson in the District. Anyone who may have seen the victim's Nissan Xterra are asked to call 301-279-8000. Anyone with information related to his death should call 240-773-5070 and may remain anonymous.

This is a terrible loss for the Shaw community and DCPS. Sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues and students. Mr Betts was always enjoyable to work with and his concern about his students and steadfast commitment to creating a world-class learning environment for them was inspiring.