RIVERDALE, NY. (THECOUNT) — Andrea Cantarini, 37, and her 38-year-old boyfriend were found shot dead Tuesday night inside Cantarini’s apartment on Blackstone Avenue in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York City. Investigators are treating the deaths as an apparent murder-suicide.
The NYPD responded to the apartment around 9 p.m. Nov. 3 after receiving a call from Cantarini’s father, who reportedly told authorities that her boyfriend was trying to kill her, according to sources.
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Officers found both victims with fatal gunshot wounds to the head. First responders attempted to provide assistance, but both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary information suggests the boyfriend shot and killed Cantarini before turning the gun on himself, sources said. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The boyfriend’s identity had not been publicly released Wednesday morning while authorities worked to notify his family of his death.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The shooting occurred on Blackstone Avenue in Riverdale, a residential neighborhood in the northwest Bronx within New York City. The specific apartment building has not been identified publicly, so the map below shows the general Blackstone Avenue area rather than a confirmed scene location.
Google Maps: Blackstone Avenue in Riverdale (approximate area)
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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