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Family Killed, Carbon Monoxide Possible Cause, Philadelphia Police Say

A family of three is suspected to have been killed by carbon monoxide in Philadelphia, police said.

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Firefighters and police officers were called to perform a wellness check on the family in a home on the 4000 block of Ashburner Street at 12:53 p.m. on Feb. 15, according to a PPD.

They found a 47-year-old mom, the 56-year-old dad, and their 12-year-old daughter unresponsive, city police detailed in the release.

The family was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:40 p.m., the PPD explained. Their names were not immediately released.

Carbon monoxide is "suspected as the cause of death," but the official causes and manners of death are pending, the police said. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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