Homicide Suspected After 2 Found Dead In Chesco: Police

LOWER OXFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Two deaths in Chester County deemed suspicious by state police investigators are being investigated as homicides, Pennsylvania State Police said on Wednesday morning.

At 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Troopers from the Avondale Barracks went to the 300 block of Ashmun Avenue, responding to the reported cardiac arrests of two people, according to a State Police report.

Upon arrival, Troopers found the two adults were dead, and under "suspicious circumstances." EMS attempted life-saving measures on the scene, but were unsuccessful, the report said.

Trooper Kevin Kochka, PSP-Avondale said late Wedesday morning that the case is being investigated as a homicide. "Preliminary information suggests that there is no threat to the public currently," a State Police news release said.

Kochka said, "This is a preliminary release regarding an ongoing homicide investigation in our coverage area. Due to it being an active investigation, no further information can be provided at this time."

The Troop J Major Case Team was activated to investigate this incident in conjunction with the Kennett Township Police Department, Chester County Detectives, and the Chester County District Attorney's Office.

Police said when more information becomes available an updated news release will be provided.

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