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Two people shot and killed in Lake Worth

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide in Lake Worth.

Deputies were called to the 700 block of Washington Avenue Friday afternoon where they found the victims.

The sheriff's office has not yet identified them but said one was a male and the other a female. Ages were not released.

Investigators say the area is known to be "a high drug and narcotic area." However, the sheriff's office says it has no information on a motive or suspect.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators were sent to the scene.

They believe someone witnessed the shootings.

Anyone with information is urged to call Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.

This story will be updated when more information is available.