Boston police are investigating after two children were killed and a woman and infant left hospitalized after they were found unconscious Tuesday night inside their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The two victims, a 5-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy, were pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital. The 8-month-old baby was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
Police responded to a 911 call at 47 Summer St. about 6:15 p.m. after a man at the residence reported that a woman was attempting suicide, Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz said in a statement obtained by Boston 25 News. The woman, believed to be the children's mother, was initially found by first responders after jumping out of a window. She is also hospitalized.
When police and firefighters entered the home, they found the three children unconscious with 'obvious signs of trauma.'
The two children were taken to a local hospital but died of their injuries. The infant was airlifted to a Boston hospital to be treated. As of Wednesday, there were no updates on the baby boy's condition.
Police have not released the identities of those involved, nor did they detail the injuries suffered by the two children who died, per Boston 25 News. It has been confirmed, however, that the mother is an employee of Massachusetts General Hospital, according to WCBV.
"This is an unimaginable, senseless tragedy, and it is an ongoing investigation," Cruz said at a news conference Tuesday night.
No suspects have been named in the case.
When asked if the mother was a suspect, Cruz said, "I'm not going to label anybody anything at this time," NBC Boston reported.
The Plymouth County Attorney's Office is working to notify family members about what happened. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts will perform autopsies to determine the children's causes of death.
State police also have partnered with Cruz and Duxbury police in the investigation.
“We're in the process right now of getting information regarding our search warrants, making sure we do everything we need to do to get into the house lawfully to make the determinations that we have to make,” Cruz noted in a statement obtained by the US Sun.
Neighbors in the area appeared shocked after learning what happened inside the home Tuesday night.
"It's sort of like, how can this happen around here? But it's — just — you put yourself in, like you said, the man’s place and can’t imagine how devastating that is," Duxbury resident Tom McGrath told WCVB.
Note: If you or any of your loved ones are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can always reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. They are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
