Overview

• The victims, aged 34 and 35, were discovered unconscious in a stairwell inside a residential building in Little Italy on Saturday afternoon.
• One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other died after being transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
• Both men were part of a painting crew working inside the building, and neither showed visible signs of trauma, according to authorities.
• The Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting forensic examinations to determine the causes of death, which remain unknown.
• The NYPD has launched an ongoing investigation, with the incident raising concerns about workplace safety and emergency response protocols in urban settings.