Buffalo Police investigating link between deadly attack and fire

A possible case of domestic violence may have led to the deaths of two people in separate incidents, according to the Buffalo Police Department.

Buffalo Police said a 24-year-old woman was stabbed just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Ashland Avenue. The woman was rushed to ECMC where she later died.

Around 4 a.m., Buffalo Fire said their crews responded to a fire at 62 Dash Street off Abbott Road. According to investigators, a 24-year-old man, who lived at the address, was found dead in a rear bedroom on the first floor.

Detectives believe both victims knew each other and are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.

One firefighter was injured and taken to ECMC after battling the fire on Dash Street. Damage to the home is estimated at $150,000.