2 people found dead in DeWitt home; they appeared to have been shot, police said

DeWitt shooting

DeWitt police investigate a report of a fatal shooting at a home as 6691 W. Benedict Road on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.Rylee Kirk |rkirk@syracuse.com

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Editor’s note: This article updated at 3:15 p.m. with more information from the DeWitt police.

DeWitt, N.Y. — Two people were found dead Monday afternoon in a DeWitt home, according to police.

The two appeared to have been shot to death, said Lt. Jerry Pace, a spokesperson for the DeWitt police.

There were indications of a struggle in the home, but investigators don’t know yet if the struggle was between the two people found dead or if there were intruders, Pace said.

He said the two found dead were in a relationship. Pace said that DeWitt police have responded to the house for calls before but did not specify what type of calls.

An initial call shortly after 1 p.m. to the Onondaga County 911 Center was for a shooting at the single-family home at 6691 W. Benedict Road.

The caller reported finding two bodies, dispatchers told police.

Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard is on the scene and will update this report as soon as more information is available.

Staff writer Rylee Kirk covers breaking news, crime and public safety. Have a tip, story idea, photo, question or comment? Reach her at 315-396-5961, on Twitter @kirk_rylee, or rkirk@syracuse.com.

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