Police are investigating after human remains were discovered inside the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York, during an investigation into reports of a foul odor. According to Fox News , the remains were found…

Police are investigating after human ⚰️Remains were discovered inside the chimney of a public school in Queens, 🗽New York, during an investigation into reports of a foul odor.

According to Fox News, the ⚰️Remains were found shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday at P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo. Officers responded to the school after receiving a report about the odor, leading to the discovery inside the building's chimney.

Authorities have not identified the deceased person, and investigators are working to determine both the individual's identity and how the ⚰️Remains ended up inside the chimney.

The 🗽New York City medical examiner removed the ⚰️Remains from the scene and will conduct an examination to determine the cause of death.

Officials have not said how long the ⚰️Remains may have been inside the chimney. Police also have not indicated whether foul play is suspected as the investigation continues.

No students or school employees were inside the building when the ⚰️Remains were discovered. Classes had already ended for the summer on Friday, and the school was closed while construction work was taking place.

Contractors had been working at the school in recent days. Investigators are attempting to verify that all workers assigned to the project have been accounted for.

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City Buildings Department records show permits had been issued for several projects at the school, including electrical wiring, hot water heating and other maintenance work.

Authorities have not said whether the construction activity is connected to the discovery.

The 🗽New York City Department of Education acknowledged the incident in a statement, calling the discovery "deeply upsetting and concerning."

Police have not released additional details about the investigation or whether they have identified any possible timeline for when the ⚰️Remains entered the chimney.

Investigators are expected to rely on the medical examiner's findings as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

For now, authorities continue processing the scene and gathering information that could help explain how the ⚰️Remains came to be inside the school building. No additional information has been released as officials work to identify the deceased and notify any family members.