Suspect arrested after 2 die in overnight shootings in Lawrence, Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two folks have died after two folks had been shot and killed in a single day in Lawrence, Kansas.

Round 1:00 a.m., the Lawrence Police Division responded to calls of photographs fired within the 1100 block of Tennessee Road.

Upon arrival to the scene, say they positioned a 53-year-old male sufferer in vital situation from gunshot wounds. The sufferer was transported to a Kansas Metropolis trauma division, the place he was pronounced useless, in line with LKPD.

Shortly after, police responded to a second name of photographs fired within the 300 block of Northwood Lane, the place a second male sufferer, 43, was discovered. He was pronounced useless on the scene.

Investigators recognized and positioned a suspect at round 6:00 a.m. within the 900 block of Lawrence Avenue. Police tried to drag the suspect over, however say he didn’t comply. Police pursued the suspect down Haskell Avenue and onto Ok-10.

The suspect fired at officers whereas on Ok-10 earlier than placing the cease stick tire deflation gadgets close to Eudora, Kansas, police say. The suspect was then taken into custody. A feminine passenger was within the car on the time and is being questioned by investigators.

“We firmly imagine this suspect acted alone, the general public is in no additional hazard, and the LKPD officers fired upon have instant entry to our numerous help companies,” LKPD spokesperson Laura McCabe mentioned in an announcement.

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