Four children and two adults found dead inside New York home after welfare check request

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-24 15:24:22 | Updated at 2026-06-24 16:21:22 1 hour ago

Six people — including four children — were found dead in an upstate New York apartment complex late Tuesday.

Police were called to the Mechanicville home in Saratoga County for a welfare check around 6:20 p.m. when they made the tragic discovery.

Neighbors were concerned after they had not seen a resident of the Harris Avenue apartment for several days, according to the Mechanicville Police.

Police and forensic teams investigate a crime scene where six people were found dead in Mechanicville, New York.Officials investigate at the scene of the incident in Mechanicville, NY. CBS6 Albany

The victims’ ages and identities have not been released and the investigation remains ongoing.

The cause and manner of death are also still under investigation.

Police do not believe there is any threat to the public.

A Mechanicville police car with flashing lights at a crime scene.Six people were found dead inside the home. CBS6 Albany

“This is a tragic incident that has deeply affected our community,” Chief of Police Bill Rabbitt said. “Our thoughts are with the family members, friends, and all those impacted by this loss.”

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