KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Lawrence, Kansas, said two teenagers were hospitalized Friday after being shot outside of the Holcom Park Recreation Center.
An 18-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old is in serious condition after the incident, which was reported just before 4 p.m. to the 2700 block of West 27th Street, according to the Lawrence Police Department.
The shootings happened outside the rec center.
Witnesses provided police with a description of the suspect vehicle, which was stopped by Lawrence police and the Kansas Highway Patrol. Two persons of interest were taken into custody and authorities aren't searching for anyone else.
The investigation remains in its preliminary stages and anyone with information is asked to the contact Lawrence PD at 785-832-7509 or call Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at 785-843-TIPS (8477).
SUMMARY:
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 29, 2019
16 year old and 18 year old were shot at Holcom Rec Center just before 4pm. 16 year old in serious condition, 18 year old has critical life threatening injuries
A suspect vehicle was located shortly after the shooting and two persons of interest were taken in custody.
