Human remains have been discovered inside the chimney of a school in New York City.
ABC7 New York reports that police received a 911 call just before 9 a.m. regarding possible human remains found at P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens.
Upon arrival, investigators found human remains inside the school's chimney.
A custodian at the school had called for an exterminator to have a foul odor checked, thinking it was from pests. The exterminator discovered a shoe and then a foot.
Officials say no students or staff were present when the remains were found. School had let out for the summer on Friday.
The school is closed for repair work this summer so mainly just contractors have been present.
Detectives say they will interview contractors to see if they know anything or if any of their people are missing.
The remains have not yet been removed from the chimney. The Medical Examiner's Office will determine the victim's identity and cause of death.
New York City Schools released the following statement:
"This discovery is deeply upsetting and concerning, and we are making sure the right supports are in place for the entire school community while NYPD investigates. There were no students present this morning as the building is closed this summer for construction."
