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Three people found dead in New York in connection with suspected murder-suicide: sources

Three people found dead in New York in connection with suspected murder-suicide: sources

Three people were found fatally shot in the Bronx on Wednesday evening, according to police and sources. The investigation indicates a possible murder-suicide.

The trio were found around 9 p.m. on Southern Boulevard near Prospect Avenue, with photos showing body bags being carried out of the home and guns next to a large pool of blood outside.

According to the New York Police, a man and a woman, both 57, died on the spot.

Two victims died on the spot, the third was taken to hospital, where she later died. Krzysztof Sadowski

Police said both were shot in the head and the man was also shot multiple times in the body.

A 34-year-old man was also found with a gunshot wound to the head.

He was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital.

According to sources, the younger man was found with a gun next to him.

It was not immediately clear what the victims’ relationship was or what led to the shooting.

Three people were found with gunshot wounds in a Bronx home on Wednesday evening. Krzysztof Sadowski
The incident remains under investigation. Krzysztof Sadowski

According to sources, it was a suspected murder or suicide, although the New York Police Department said it was too early to tell.

Police said identification of the victims is pending notification of family.

Police said no arrests were made during the investigation.