Dad found dead with two children after 'apparent fall' as cops probe murder-suicide

Dad found dead with two children after 'apparent fall' as cops probe murder-suicide Police raced to the garage in Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, but tragically could not save the lives of the six-year-old or her eight-year-old brother A father has allegedly murdered his two children and taken his own life in an “apparent fall”. Police were called to a garage in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon. Officers tragically found the bodies of an eight-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, along with a 42-year-old man. All three suffered similar blunt force injuries, it has been reported. People have named the children as Caroline Lynch, 6, her brother James, 8, and their father Patrick. Police have since confirmed the man was the father of the two children. Allegheny County Police Department said in a statement: “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. First responders attempted life saving measures until medical professionals pronounced the three deceased on scene. “Detectives are initiating the investigation. Detectives from Mt. Lebanon Police and Allegheny County Police learned the adult male is the father of the two children.” The statement went on: “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. Law Enforcement encourages anyone suffering from mental health issues to seek assistance from a mental health professional.” It’s thought Patrick was working in AI technology, the magazine added. Detectives are continuing to probe the incident, which took place next to a garage behind the Mt Lebanon town hall. They are encouraging any potential witnesses to come forward by calling the County Police Tip Line on 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Tipsters can stay anonymous and more updates will be provided as the case progresses, police added.