Custodian's Body Found Outside Elementary School

BURLINGTON, MA - The Francis Wyman Elementary School Principal Nicole McDonald confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a school employee was found deceased near the front entrance of the building before the start of classes this morning, Rich Hosford reported on Burlington Cable Access Television.

A staff member called 911 at 6:25 Wednesday morning to report a person on the sidewalk, according to a police official.

The employee was identified by McDonald as Larry Carney, a 12-year member of the custodial team. He was working the late shift last night and was reportedly salting the front entrance way when he apparently collapsed. He was working alone and was not found until Wednesday morning, according to BCAT.

State police were notified, and the state medical examiner’s office, according to police. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.