Double murder investigation in East Harlem continues

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Nov 6, 2026
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We believe, according to police sources,
we were told that she was his home health aide.
And that's the information we've been reporting throughout the day.
Meantime, this investigation is approaching the 24-hour mark.
Still no details from police on a suspect or suspects.
The man and woman, both victims, found shot in the head.
This building here in East Harlem,
the center of the police investigation.
The victims identified as.
As Elsa Espina Espinal, she was 55 years old,
and Wilgen Elias Severino Tatis, he was 66 years old.
Now, she's from the Bronx.
He lived here at the building.
Police sources telling Fox 5 News that she worked as an attendant
for him, and it was her son who called 911 because...
Mom's employer called the son to inform him
that she didn't show up for work, so likely another job.
The NYPD said officers responded to a call about
a past assault at 2029 2nd Avenue last night around 8.40 p.m.
Upon arrival, police say they found both victims
with gunshot wounds, each to the head.
Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene by EMS workers.
Now, back...
We're out here live. This is the Gaylord White Houses.
It is specifically a development for seniors.
We've confirmed that information with the city, and we believe there's
a number of healthcare, health aid workers that work here.
They come in and out. That door, it should be secured.
A lot of people talking today about how they really don't
understand how someone was able to get in if they did get in.
The information has been developing throughout the day,
but Steve Natasha, still a lot of questions.
Questions in this ongoing investigation,
police say they did not find a weapon.
