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Lee's Summit police investigating after 2 killed in shooting

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Lee's Summit are investigating a shooting that killed two people and critically injured a third.

Officers responded to the 1200 block of NE Oakwood Drive on reports of a shooting just before 3 p.m. Thursday.

Upon entry of a home in the area, police located the three victims — two of which were deceased.

The deceased parties were identified by police as Jennifer Trenchard, 38, and David Trenchard, 33.

Lee's Summit Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Chris Depue released an update Friday that investigation has led officers to identify a suspect as William Trenchard, 69.

Jennifer and David are William's son and daughter, per the updated release.

William attempted to injure himself after shooting his children. He was transported to a local hospital in serious condition Thursday and remains on life support as of Friday morning.

Investigation of this incident is ongoing.

Lee's Summit Police Department investigators are working alongside the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office.