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.
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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.
2 dead from possible carbon monoxide poisoning at Third Ward home
HPD Lt. Ronnie Wilkins said the victims had just moved into the house that had a generator running in the back.
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The medical examiner's office does not suspect any foul play.
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