Crime & Safety

Mom, Son Found Dead Inside Brooklyn Apartment: Police

Officers had been called to the scene to perform a wellness check when they found the two victims.

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

BROOKLYN, NY — An 80-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn on Wednesday, police said Thursday.

The two victims were found in an apartment at 270 Jay St. around 1 p.m.

Officers had been called to the scene to perform a wellness check when they found the woman and man.

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According to reports, the two victims were apparently a mother and son.

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

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Additional details on the condition of the two victims were not readily available.

The 80-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man have not been identified yet

An investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.

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