Multiple people are found dead in massive New Jersey mansion fire 

Multiple people are found dead, including at least one who was shot, in massive New Jersey mansion fire

Multiple people have been found dead in a massive New Jersey mansion fire, including at least one person who was fatally shot. 

Firecrews are currently battling the blaze at the mansion in Colts Neck after the fire broke on Tuesday afternoon.

Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office say there are multiple fatalities. 

At least one person was found shot dead outside the home and two more bodies were found inside, NBC reports. 

Firecrews are currently battling the blaze at the mansion in Colts Neck after the fire broke on Tuesday afternoon as authorities confirm multiple fatalities 

It is not yet clear if the two bodies found inside died from gunshot wounds or were killed in the fire.  

The $1.5 million home is owned by Keith Caneiro, 50, and Jennifer Caneiro, 45.

A second fire was also reported in Ocean Township on Tuesday morning. 

Law enforcement sources said the owner of the Ocean Township home, Paul Caneiro, is the brother of someone who lives in Colts Neck estate where the second fire broke out. 

Authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of the deceased and won’t yet say if the two fires are linked.  

 

 

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