Human Remains Found in Chimney of Queens School During Investigation

On Tuesday morning, human remains were discovered in the chimney of P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo in Queens, New York, while police were investigating a foul odor. The remains were found shortly before 9 a.m., and authorities are working to identify the deceased individual. The city’s medical examiner has taken the remains for examination to determine the cause of death. It is currently unclear how long the remains had been in the chimney or how they ended up there. At the time of the discovery, no students or staff were present in the building, as school had ended for the summer on Friday and the facility was closed for construction. Contractors had been working on the building in the days leading up to the discovery, and police are verifying whether all workers have been accounted for. The City Department of Education has described the incident as "deeply upsetting and concerning."