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High school student killed in double shooting at Goodyear home

One of the deceased individuals has been identified as a student of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Police are investigating after two people were found shot to death inside a Goodyear home late Wednesday afternoon. 

The Goodyear Police Department responded to the call near Sarival Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 4:30 p.m. 

On Thursday, police identified the victims as John D. Castro and Aaliyah M. Anderson. 

The Agua Fria Union High School District confirmed that one of the deceased individuals was a student at Desert Edge High School. 

"Today and in the coming days, counselors will be available at all high schools to provide support and counseling to our students and staff," the district wrote in a statement to 12News.

Police have not said if they are looking for a suspect but did confirm there was no danger to the community. 

This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.

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