The NYPD says two people were found shot dead inside a car in the Bronx.
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The NYPD says two people were found shot dead inside a car in the Bronx.
It happened just after midnight on Wednesday.
Police responded to a 911 call of a person shot in front of 3328 Perry Ave. When they arrived, they found a man and a woman unconscious and unresponsive inside a parked car.
Jason Rivera, 30, of East 194th St. had a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to Jacobi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Jennifer Rivera, 20, of Boyton Ave. also had a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at St. Barnabus Hospital.
It it not clear what the relationship is between the two victims.
Police have not made any arrests. Their investigation continues.
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The NYPD says two people were found shot dead inside a car in the Bronx.
