DA Investigates Mother, Daughter Found Dead In Shrewsbury Home

SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury police and the Worcester County District Attorney's Office are investigating the death of a mother and daughter on Friday in their home on Ladyslipper Drive.

A 49-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter were found dead in their home on Ladyslipper Drive in Shrewsbury. Police said the 9-1-1 call came from inside the home and the husband and son were home during the incident. Neither were hurt or being considered as suspects, police said.

"The detectives and everyone who responded – it was a very difficult scene. Any time you have a child, deceased child and their mother, it’s very hard on everyone and there’s a surviving son and a surviving husband, father," Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said.

The cause of death was not released, but officials said more details will be released after an autopsy is performed. Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said the incident doesn't present a danger to the public and was isolated.

School counselors will be available for students at the girl's school, officials said.