Irish woman found dead after shooting in New York

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Image caption, Denise Morgan, originally from County Louth, was found dead in a house in New York
At a glance
  • A 39 year-old Irish woman has been killed after a shooting in New York
  • Denise Morgan's body was found in the borough of Queens
  • A 33 year-old man was also found dead at the scene
  • The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday

A 39 year-old Irish woman has been killed in a shooting at a house in New York.

Denise Morgan, who was originally from Tullyallen in County Louth, was found dead in the early hours of Saturday.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) said a man and a woman were found with gunshot wounds to their heads in the borough of Queens in the city.

A spokesperson said officers were called at 02:44 local time (07:44 BST) on Saturday.

The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

The NYPD said "a firearm was recovered in the vicinity of the deceased male", who they identified as 33-year-old Joed Taveras.

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Image caption, Police in New York were called in the early hours of Saturday

Ms Morgan's family posted tributes to her online, saying they were "heartbroken".

Prayers were also said for her during mass in the Church of the Assumption in Tullyallen.

Parish priest Fr Se谩n Dooley offered prayers of comfort for Ms Morgan's family and friends "as they go through the most horrible time in their lives".

The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.