Mother, Daughter Found Dead in Springfield Home

SPRINGFIELD, PA — A young girl and her mother were found dead in a Springfield Township home Thursday.

According to the Springfield School District, a fifth grade student at Scenic Hills Elementary School and her mother died recently.

Action News reports the mother and daughter were found dead at a bout 9 a.m. Wednesday in a home on the 100 block of School Lane in Springfield.

There is no word on how they died.

The Springfield School District released the following statement regarding the deaths:

The Springfield School District is heartbroken to learn of the recent passing of one of our fifth-grade Scenic students and her mother. As a caring community, our thoughts and support are with their extended family and friends during this tragic time.

Due to the unique situation of the Governor’s Shelter in Place orders, the Springfield School District is working collaboratively with various agencies in an effort to provide support to our Scenic staff and students. More detailed information will be provided to our staff and students as it becomes available.

At this juncture, we are not permitted to share any other details due to the on-going investigation. But rest assured, the district will continue to be supportive of our community.