A 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man have died as a result of gun shot wounds in Moray, police have said.
The pair were found at a house just off the A939 road near Tomintoul.
Grampian Police were called to the property at about 1845 BST on Tuesday after being contacted by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
The force said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. The A939 has been closed between Tomintoul and Corgarff.
In a statement, police said: “Grampian Police can confirm that an investigation is under way after a male and female were shot and fatally injured at a residential property just off the A939 near Tomintoul, Moray.
“Investigations are at an early stage but we would like to take this opportunity to reassure the local community that we are not looking for any third party in connection with this incident.
“The A939 is closed between the ski gates at Tomintoul and Corgarff has been closed in order to allow investigations to take place. It is expected that the road will remain closed for some time.”
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