A neighbour has described an Irish woman and a man who were shot dead in New York on Saturday as “very nice people”.
Denise Morgan (39) who was originally from Tullyallen, near Drogheda and a 33 year old male were found dead with gunshot wounds after police responded to a 911 call at 2.44am local time.
It is believed the man who is an American was known to the mother of one.
Neighbours described hearing gunshots before the bodies were discovered by police in a second floor apartment with the NYPD saying that “Investigations are ongoing.”
Saying that both Denise Morgan and the man were unresponsive when police arrived the statement added that “A firearm was recovered in the vicinity of the deceased male,”
Representatives of The Cottage Bar and Restaurant where Ms. Morgan paid tribute to her saying, ““Her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.”
“Our heartfelt condolences are for her family as you mourn this profound loss. We will always appreciate the person she was,” it said.
The sister of Denise, Shannon Morgan, paid tribute to her “beautiful sister” saying she was “the kindest most sweetest soul I know”.
“I’ve always looked up to her growing up and she carved me into the woman I am today” she said adding that she was “so proud to call her my sister.”
“[N]o words can express the pain we are dealing with now,” she said.