Police Investigate Murder-Suicide in Massachusetts

A man and a woman were found dead in two seperate rooms in an apartment at 22 Mason Street

Police are on the scene of a murder-suicide, after two people were found dead Wednesday in an apartment in Brockton, Massachusetts. 

A man and a woman were found dead in two seperate rooms in an apartment at 22 Mason St.

"What it appears to be is a tragic muder-suicide that occured here in the city of Brockton between a man and a woman," Plymouth County DA Timothy Cruz said. 

According to authorities, 61-year-old Antonio Cardoso killed 53-year-old Rosa Goncalves. They are not married, but have been in a long-time relationship. Both have kids from previous relationships. 

At this point it is unclear how the female died, she was found in a bedroom, but they say the man hung himself. 

Approximately 100 people gathered in front of the house to mourn the death of the couple. 

The investigation is underway. 

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