BRONX, NY – Four people were discovered dead inside a Bronx apartment Wednesday morning, prompting a large police investigation as detectives work to determine what led to the grisly scene.
Officers arrived at 2225 Lacombe Avenue just before 9:45 a.m. after a 911 call reported an unconscious person inside the building.
When police entered the residence, they found four people—three adults and one unidentified male—unconscious and unresponsive, all with visible trauma to their bodies.
Key Points
- Four people found dead inside an apartment on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx
- Victims include a 75-year-old woman, 26-year-old woman, 44-year-old man, and one unidentified man
- No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing
Multiple victims discovered by responding officers
Authorities said the victims included a 75-year-old female, a 26-year-old female, a 44-year-old male, and one unidentified adult male. EMS personnel pronounced all four victims dead at the scene.
The apartment, located within the 43rd Precinct and PSA 8, was quickly cordoned off as investigators began collecting evidence.
Police, medical examiner investigating cause of deaths
Detectives from the NYPD’s homicide squad and crime scene unit are working alongside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which will determine the exact cause and manner of death for each victim.
Police have not yet identified the deceased, pending family notification.
No arrests or suspects identified
As of Wednesday evening, no arrests had been made and authorities had not released information regarding possible suspects or motives. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing neighbors for any clues about what happened inside the apartment.
The investigation remains active as police work to piece together the final moments leading up to the discovery.