Identities Released Of 2 People Found Dead At Moxy Hotel

BOSTON, MA — The victim and suspect found dead at the Moxy Hotel in Boston on the afternoon of Feb. 26 have been identified, Boston police said Thursday.

The death of Aanya Vinay, 25, of Brookline has been ruled a homicide, with officials adding that the suspect, Keith Ashby, 43, of Boston is believed to have shot and killed Vinay and then himself.

Both were found with bullet wounds and a firearm was recovered at the scene, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.

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No additional information was immediately available.

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