Lawrence, KS - On October 1, 2017, Lawrence Police reported that at approximately 1:39 a.m., Lawrence Police who were
near the area of 11th and Massachusetts Street when they heard multiple
gunshots. At the scene, officers encounter a large crowd and several
victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A police spokesperson said that, Lawrence Police believe the shooting stemmed from a physical
altercation that occurred near the northwest corner of 11th and
Massachusetts Street. According to multiple press updates, there were a total of five victims. Three of the victims sustained fatal injuries, while two victims are being treated at area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries.
Among the dead are:
The names of the two who were injured, have not been released, though police media release say they have been identified.
Officers are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved. The investigation is still ongoing, and we do not have further information to release at this time. Officers are requesting anyone who may have information on this incident to contact the Lawrence Police at (785) 832-7509 or Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-TIPS. Tips made to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.
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