Man, woman and dog fatally shot in Washington Heights
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- A man and a woman were shot in the head and murdered while walking their dog, who was also killed.
Police say a man dressed in all black opened fire on them near 165th Street in Washington Heights just after 6:30 Friday evening.
The man and the woman were taken to Harlem Hospital where they were pronounced dead. Their dog, a pit bull, was pronounced dead on the scene.
The suspect fled in an unknown direction. He is described as a man wearing all-black clothing.
The motive of the shooting is unknown, and it is unclear whether the suspect and the victims knew each other.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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