A quiet Sunday night in Wakefield turned grim when police discovered two people dead inside a Carpenter Avenue apartment building, authorities said.
Officers were called to 4053 Carpenter Avenue at about 11:45 p.m. Sunday. When they got inside, they found two people unresponsive in the building, and both were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Officials have not yet released the identities of the deceased or the cause of death.
As reported by News12 Bronx, investigators said the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. The NYPD did not immediately provide additional details about how the two died.
Scene and response
According to property listings, 4053 Carpenter Ave is a five-story rental building in Wakefield with roughly 52 units. Listings on StreetEasy note that the early 20th century building sits in the northern Bronx near the neighborhood’s subway stops.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not released the victims’ names and have not said whether they suspect foul play at this stage. The medical examiner will make an official ruling on how the two died, according to News12 Bronx. Authorities and local reporters are awaiting further updates, which are expected as investigators and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continue their work.
