Police in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, are investigating the deaths of a father and his two children as a murder-suicide after they were found unresponsive at a garage on Tuesday afternoon.
Officers responded to a call at 4:16pm on Tuesday, November 3, and found an eight-year-old boy, a six-year-old girl, and a 42-year-old man, all suffering from blunt force injuries consistent with an apparent fall. Despite attempts at life-saving measures, all three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Victims Identified
The children have been named as Caroline Lynch, 6, and her brother James, 8, with their father identified as Patrick Lynch. Allegheny County Police Department confirmed that the adult male was the father of the two children.
In a statement, the department said: "At 4:16pm on [Tuesday, November 3], County 9-1-1 was notified of three people unresponsive on Municipal Way. When first responders arrived on scene, they found an adult male and two children suffering injuries from an apparent fall."
Investigation Underway
Detectives from Mt. Lebanon Police and Allegheny County Police are leading the investigation. The statement added: "Preliminary information suggests that this incident is a murder-suicide and there is no danger to the community. The identities of the adult male and two children will be released by the Medical Examiner's Office."
The incident occurred next to a garage behind the Mt Lebanon town hall. Patrick was reportedly working in AI technology, according to a local magazine.
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are encouraging any potential witnesses to come forward by calling the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and police said more updates will be provided as the case progresses.
