UPDATE, July 18 | Police have identified the two men killed as 24-year-old Donavon Deleon and 21-year-old Javien Hardin, both of Lawrence.
ORIGINAL REPORT | Lawrence police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and one woman with life-threatening injuries Thursday night.
Police said the shooting occurred at Edgewood Homes,1600 Haskell Ave. shortly after 8 p.m.
Officers responded to the scene following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers found three people: a 21-year-old man from Lawrence, dead inside a vehicle; a 24-year-old Lawrence man, dead from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound; and a 22-year old Lawrence woman suffering from critical injuries from being shot.
Police say the woman remains hospitalized.
Police say the preliminary investigation shows the deceased man and the female victim had recently ended a relationship, and the woman arrived home to find the suspect in her residence. After an altercation, she fled to a nearby vehicle where the 21-year-old man was waiting.
Police say the suspect then allegedly approached the vehicle and shot the man before shooting the woman, and then is believed to have shot himself.
Police say investigators will remain on scene processing information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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