The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Major Case Team has released information on the double homicide Thursday in cooperation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office.

On Thursday at 11:22 a.m. officers from the North Catasauqua Borough Police Department were dispatched to 1106 Railroad St., North Catasauqua. Upon arrival, they were met by distraught extended family members who had discovered both a 39-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl deceased in the residence.

Upon consultation with the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined the Pennsylvania State Police would lead the investigation.

The Northampton County Coroner, Zachary Lysek, pronounced the 39-year-old victim deceased at 1:11 p.m. and the 16-year-old victim deceased at 1:12 p.m., with the cause of death ruled sharp force injuries and the manner of death ruled homicide.

This investigation remains ongoing and will be updated as information can be provided.

Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Bureau of Criminal Intelligence Computer Crime Unit, Northampton County Coroner’s Office, North Catasauqua Borough Police Department, Catasauqua Police Department and Northampton Regional EMS assisted in the investigation.