2 people found dead during welfare check in Talleyville Saturday

Two people were discovered dead Saturday in the McDaniel Crest community in Talleyville, according to New Castle County police.

Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Cleveland Ave. to conduct a welfare check after receiving a report that mail to the house was piling up on the front doorstep, police said. Upon arrival to the house, officers found all of the doors and windows secured and they then forced entry into the home.

Two people were found dead inside, according to police. There is no danger or threat to the public, police said.

No further details were immediately available.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Police: 2 people found dead in Talleyville Saturday