New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to this office and prosecutors from District Attorney Sam Sutter’s Homicide Unit are currently actively investigating a homicide which occurred in the City of New Bedford.
Police and rescue personnel received 911 calls Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. to respond to 598 Brock Avenue in New Bedford. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a male and female victim. Both were found dead at the scene.
The victims have not yet been identified at this time.
The State Medical Examiner’s Office will take custody of the deceased and will perform an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death.
The investigation is being coordinated by Assistant District Attorney Dennis Collins.
Since the investigation is active and ongoing, no further information can be disseminated about the case at this time. If and when more information becomes available, this office will send out a follow up press release.