Man and two women found dead in Northeast DC home

3 people found shot dead in Northeast DC home

Three dead bodies were found in a Northeast D.C. home Wednesday night, after officers were called to the residence for a welfare check. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu has the latest details.

WASHINGTON - Three dead bodies were found in a Northeast D.C. home Wednesday night after officers were called to the residence for a welfare check.

Just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police Department received a call requesting they check on the people at an apartment in the 5000 block of Jay Street Northeast.

When officers arrived, they found a man and two women inside.

All three of them, a D.C. police spokesperson said, had been shot and were dead.

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Man and two women found dead in Northeast DC home

The deceased have been identified as 58-year-old Renee Bigelow, 40-year-old Kimberly Stevens, and 59-year-old Leon Harper.

So far, MPD has not revealed a motive or released details regarding a suspect.

Detectives are still investigating the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.

Washington, D.C.Crime and Public Safety