BREAKING: Dead Body Found Near Worcester Tech High School

Thursday, October 08, 2015
Patrick Sargent, GoLocalWorcester Reporter

A dead body was found in an abandoned property near the grounds of Worcester Technical High School early this morning.

The body was found by the school’s Police Liaison officer on a routine check of the school’s grounds.

In a statement released to GoLocalWorcester, Worcester Public Schools Safety Liaison Robert Pezzella said, “This morning...at Worcester Technical High School, a police liaison officer was making her daily rounds outside the school building. Upon entering an abandoned building on the property which is owned by the city ,she discovered a deceased body. As a result of the discovery, she notified the proper local law enforcement officials and school administration officials.

"Shortly thereafter, public safety officials arrived on scene and secured the area.

"As a result of the discovery of the body, there was no lockdown necessary. However, police officials did advise the principal to be vigilant for the remainder of the school day."

Stay with GoLocalWorcester for more information as it becomes available.