Crime & Safety
Bed-Stuy Man And Woman Shot Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide: NYPD
A woman, 36, and man, 41, were fatally shot in the head Thursday, police said, noting the man's wound appeared to be a self-inflicted.
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A man and women were shot dead in a Bed-Stuy kitchen Thursday morning in what may be a murder-suicide, according to police.
The woman, 36, and the man, 41, were found dead in an apartment on Gates and Lewis avenues about 6:20 a.m., police said.
The woman had been shot in the head and the man appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound also in the head, police said.
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The investigation remained open as of Thursday afternoon.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255. Its website offers services including a live chat.
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