Lawrence Police

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[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

LKPD has multiple officers in the area of 16th and Haskell after a shooting that occurred about 9:30.
A male and a female victim were transported to an area trauma center.
Officers have secured the scene. We’ve located and detained several individuals for questioning and will provide more information when it’s available.

Please avoid the area.

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

On April 29, 2026, investigators with the Lawrence Kansas Police Department arrested a 31-year-old male masseur on suspicion of rape, KSA 21-5503(1)(A).

LKPD is asking anyone who visited Lawrence Thai Massage at the corner of 23rd and Haskell (951 E. 23rd) and experienced inappropriate behavior during a therapy session to contact LKPD investigators.

Investigators sent an affidavit to the District Attorney for charging consideration, which details events alleging non-consensual sexual contact between a male employee and a 19-year-old female massage client.

LKPD’s Investigators were dispatched to the establishment moments after the incident occurred. Crime Scene Technicians worked to collect evidence, which is now being processed.

Detectives interviewed the employee and he was ultimately booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility and released while the investigation continues.

If you believe you are a potential victim in this investigation, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 785-843-0250 and reference incident L26022843 or ask to speak to a detective about the investigation involving Lawrence Thai Massage.

Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at https://t.co/0ohMVOOUyR (8477).

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

The Lawrence Police Department is rolling out new technology to help keep you safe.

LKPD’s Chief, Deputy Chief, and the supervising Sergeant are hosting a meet and greet to talk to you one-on-one about the “Lawrence Connect” program.

Come join us at 6:00pm on April 29th at the library.

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

We’re brand new to IG, Gram, Insta —or whatever the latest nickname is. Come follow us and feel free to offer feedback or request content. Let’s have some fun — all while helping you remain Safe and Secure. @Lawrenceks_pd

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All spooks, ghosts, and goblins are welcome.

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12:45 UPDATE: All students in classrooms have been moved out of the school to the football field. Officers and school staff are now working to ensure no students are hiding anywhere in the school, as some students did when the school went into lockdown.

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

Officers are at Billy Mills Middle School after a report of a concerning social media post involving a weapon. LKPD, DGSO and KHP are all on scene and have not found anything of concern. The school is on lockdown. We will provide updates as soon as they’re available.

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

12:30 UPDATE: We have begun to move students out of the school and out to the football field. To be clear, no one has been injured, and there is no known danger to anyone at the school.

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@M_Vernon New stadium and a CFP contender at 7-0 after week 8? And alcohol in the streets?

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@playnoahshelby @M_Vernon The average age of a twitter burner is like 35 anyway. Surely you’re fine.

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BUSINESSES! Take your investment into community safety a step further by sharing your live camera feed with the Lawrence Police Department through the Community Connect program. Let's partner up to make Lawrence Safe and Secure! More info @ https://t.co/AI8qhfxHFg

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

Help make Lawrence safer!

The Lawrence Police Department is launching the COMMUNITY CONNECT Program- register your security cameras to help LKPD in investigations and help keep our city safe.

• Fast, easy online camera registration
• Build a stronger, safer community

Join today at https://t.co/ltOHJu5Qlp

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

Media release in reference to the shooting on Haskell Avenue

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Initial information suggests there are no outstanding suspects involved in this incident. This is preliminary information that is not yet confirmed.

[Lawrence Police @LawrenceKS_PD]

Lawrence police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and one critically injured at 1600 Haskell Avenue shortly after 8pm. Responding officers found two people dead on scene, and one person was transported by helicopter to an area trauma center with critical injuries. More information to come.

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⚠️TOMORROW, JULY 9, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., conditions permitting - a controlled blast will occur along K-10/SLT in @lawrenceks

⛔️K-10 traffic will be stopped between Clinton Pkwy. and Wakarusa Dr./27th St. interchanges for no more than 15 minutes.