SALEM — Police and wardens are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man who was found dead Thursday outside his home.

State Police said John Longley was killed when the top of a tree fell on him while he was cutting wood on his property at about 3 p.m.

Longley was dead when emergency crews arrived, police said. His home address was not available Thursday night. 

NOTE: The story has been modified since its initial publication to reflect the correct spelling of the last name.

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