Authorities in Central Massachusetts are investigating the death of a 49-year-old mother and the woman’s 12-year-old daughter, who were discovered in a Shrewsbury home on Friday.
Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson on Friday described the scene as a difficult one to handle.
“Our condolences go out to the family and the friends of the victims,” Anderson said. “It’s hard on the community right now.”
Police went to the scene at 18 Ladyslipper Drive after getting a 911 call at 7:36 a.m. It is believed the woman’s husband dialed 911, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said at a press conference with the police chief.
A husband and son were home at the time, Early said.
“It was a very difficult scene,” Early said. “Any time you have a decreased child, and her mother, it’s just very hard on everyone.”
Officers first discovered the mother upon arrival at the address, Early said. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
While investigating in the residence, officers discovered the deceased daughter, Early said.
Anderson said the incident appears to be isolated and there is no threat to the public.
The district attorney said the names of the deceased would not be released until family members who are out of the country have been notified.
Autopsies will be performed to determine the cause and manner of the deaths, Early said. Asked if the incident was a murder-suicide, the district attorney said he did not want to speculate and would provide more information after the autopsies are complete.
“Any time you have a 12-year-old girl,” Early said, pausing, “it’s just very difficult. It’s very difficult for the responders. They all have families.”
Anderson said the school department has been notified and that grief counseling will be provided for students.
The family is not known to police, Anderson said.
The case remains under investigation. A search warrant has been issued and officers did not get into the home until the afternoon, Early said.
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