A 39-year-old woman from Ireland was shot and killed at a house in New York.
Denise Morgan, who came from Tullyallen in County Louth, was found dead on Saturday morning.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported that a man and a woman were discovered with gunshot injuries to their heads in the borough of Queens in New York City.
A person who speaks for the police said that officers were called at 02:44 in the morning on Saturday, or 07:44 in the morning in another time zone.
The man and woman were declared dead at the location.
The police found a gun near the dead man, who they said was named Joed Taveras and was 33 years old.
Ms Morgan’s relatives expressed their sadness and grief by sharing messages about her on the internet. They mentioned that they were feeling very devastated.
People also prayed for her during a church service at the Church of the Assumption in Tullyallen.
The local priest, Father Seán Dooley, said prayers to bring comfort to the family and friends of Ms. Morgan during this very difficult and painful period they are experiencing.
The government department in Ireland that deals with foreign affairs knows about the situation and is helping the person involved.
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Irish lady discovered dead in New York after being shot
