2 found dead in new Third Ward home from possible carbon monoxide poisoning

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
2 dead in new home from possible carbon monoxide poisoning
A family is grieving after discovering a middle-aged man and woman unconscious in the home where a generator was running.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A family is grieving after two were found dead in their new Third Ward home.

Police responded to the 3000 block of Burkett Street Wednesday night where a deceased middle-aged man and middle-aged woman were found inside their home.

Police believe the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning originating from a generator.

Family members found the two victims unconscious in the home and the Houston Fire Department later pronounced them dead at the scene.

WATCH: Here's what Houston Police had to say at the scene where two adults were declared deceased due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

HPD Lt. Ronnie Wilkins said the victims had just moved into the house that had a generator running in the back.

The medical examiner's office does not suspect any foul play.

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