Authorities: 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Ashby
A man and woman were found dead in Ashby Friday afternoon in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.
The Middlesex County District Attorney’s office said Ashby police responded to a report of a death on Watatic Mountain Road in the town near the New Hampshire border around 1:37 p.m. Authorities said the male resident and a female acquaintance were found dead by officers arriving on the scene.
There is no threat to public safety related to the incident, according to authorities.
“No suspect is being sought,” Ashby Police Chief Fred Alden said in a statement. “This is a tragic situation and we thank the community for their patience during this investigation.”
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