**Lawrence Man Kills Ex, Another Man Before Taking His Own Life, Leaves Woman Critically Wounded**

Lawrence Man Kills Ex, Another Man Before Taking His Own Life, Leaves Woman Critically Wounded

On Thursday evening, just after 8:00 p.m., officers from the Lawrence Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the Edgewood Homes apartment complex in the 1600 block of Haskell Avenue

📍 What Happened

• Upon arrival, police found three shooting victims:

  1. A 21-year-old Lawrence man, pronounced dead inside a vehicle.

  2. A 24-year-old Lawrence man, found deceased nearby; law enforcement believe he shot himself

  3. A 22-year-old Lawrence woman, critically wounded by gunfire; she was airlifted to a trauma center and remains hospitalized

🧠 Likely Sequence of Events

• Police indicate this seems tied to a domestic dispute. The woman had reportedly recently ended a relationship with the 24-year-old suspect. She encountered him inside her residence, causing her to flee

• As she escaped, she entered a vehicle where the 21-year-old man was present—details on their connection remain unclear.

• The suspect then shot the man in the vehicle, chased and shot the woman, and ultimately took his own life

👥 Victims and Condition

👮 Law Enforcement Response

• Officers remained throughout the night, processing the scene and collecting evidence

• As of now, no other suspects are being sought, and next-of-kin notifications are complete .

📌 Community & Broader Implications

• This incident highlights a tragic pattern: domestic disputes escalating into fatal, multi-victim shootings.

• Occurring in a residential complex, it shocked neighbors and raised concerns about community safety—even in seemingly calm, everyday settings.

🔜 What’s Next

• Police investigation continues: detectives will examine forensics, interview witnesses, and piece together the full timeline.

• Public updates: Authorities are expected to release victim identities and further details once next-of-kin is notified.

• Support and response: Counseling services may be made available to witnesses and residents affected by the event.

✅ Summary

• Fatalities: 21-year-old man, 24-year-old suspect (suicide)

• Injured: 22-year-old woman in critical condition

• Cause: Domestic-related shooting in vehicle and nearby, then self-inflicted death

• Investigation: Ongoing, no further suspects, notifications and scene processing complete