PEMBROKE, N.H. — The deaths of a 26-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son early Friday morning are under investigation as a possible murder-suicide, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on May 9, 2025, officers with the Pembroke Police Department responded to a 911 call from a residence located at 336 Pembroke Hill Road.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the individual who had placed the call. While searching the home, officers discovered Julia Byrne, 26, and her son, Blake Byrne, 3, in an upstairs bedroom, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the head.

Blake was transported to Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Julia Byrne was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to officials, a witness at the residence reported hearing two gunshots, prompting them to enter the bedroom, where they discovered the victims.

Both Julia and Blake Byrne were residents of the home.

Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Abigail Alexander conducted autopsies on both victims Friday.

Preliminary results indicate that Julia Byrne died of a single gunshot wound to the head, with her manner of death currently pending further investigation.

Blake Byrne also died of a single gunshot wound to the head, and his manner of death has been classified as homicide.

In a joint statement, Attorney General John M. Formella, Colonel Mark B. Hall of the New Hampshire State Police, and Chief Gary R. Gaskell of the Pembroke Police Department confirmed that the incident remains under investigation as a potential murder-suicide.

However, officials emphasized that there is no threat to the public at this time.

Authorities are not releasing further details as the investigation remains active.