Man, woman found shot to death in East Harlem building, NYPD says

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Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and a woman were found fatally shot inside an East Harlem building, the NYPD said Friday. 

East Harlem double homicide 

What we know:

Officers responding to a 911 call about an assault at 2029 Second Avenue discovered a 55-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the head just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday. 

Emergency medical personnel pronounced both victims dead at the scene, according to police. 

What we don't know:

So far, no arrests have been made and a motive for the shooting remains unclear. 

The victims' names were being withheld pending family notification, officials said. 

This is a developing story. Please check for updates. 

The Source: This story was written with information and statements from the NYPD's Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information (DCPI). 

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