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2 adults, 1 child found dead at south Phoenix home

Phoenix police are conducting a death investigation at a home near 16th Street and South Mountain Avenue.

PHOENIX — Three people were found shot to death Tuesday morning at a residence in south Phoenix, police said. 

Authorities discovered an adult and child in the backyard of a home near 16th Street and South Mountain Avenue. The third adult victim was found inside the house, police said.   

Few details have been disclosed, but police said they're investigating the circumstances leading up to the deaths of all three people. 

Police said there's no threat to the public, and they're not looking for any suspects. 

Identities of the deceased have not been disclosed. This is a developing story and details will be published as they become available.

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Phoenix police officers conduct a death investigation at a home near 16th Street and South Mountain Avenue on March 21, 2023.

>> Versión en español: Encuentran muertos a 2 adultos y un niño en una casa del sur de Phoenix

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