A man and a woman were found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on a Kensington street on Friday evening, prompting a probe by Philadelphia police.
> At a Glance
> – Two people discovered unresponsive on 600 block of East Allegheny Ave at 6:20 p.m., Jan. 9
> – Both pronounced dead at scene after 7 p.m.
> – Police label incident “suspicious”; bodies sent to Medical Examiner
> – Why it matters: Authorities have not released cause of death, leaving neighbors and families awaiting answers
Philadelphia officers responded to the 600 block of East Allegheny Avenue shortly after 6 p.m., where medics pronounced both individuals dead roughly 40 minutes later.
Investigation Underway
Homicide detectives are handling the case and have requested autopsies to determine how the pair died. Officials withheld the victims’ identities pending family notification.
- Time of discovery: 6:20 p.m.
- Time of death pronouncement: Just after 7 p.m.
- Location: 600 block of East Allegheny Avenue, Kensington
The Medical Examiner’s Office will perform examinations; police have not disclosed whether drugs, trauma or other factors are suspected.
What Happens Next
Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit. Updates will be released once the examiner confirms cause and manner of death.
Key Takeaways
- Double death on Allegheny Avenue ruled suspicious
- Autopsy results pending; no arrests announced
- Police continue canvassing for witnesses
Kensington residents awoke Saturday to heavy police presence as the investigation stretched into its second day.
