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Crime
House Springs Mother and Daughter Fatally Shot in Gun Incident
✍️ Leader Publications
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 06:04 AM
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A mother and her daughter were found dead from gunshot wounds in House Springs, according to local authorities.
A shooting incident in House Springs, Kansas, resulted in the deaths of a mother and her daughter, police said on Tuesday. The victims were discovered at a residence in the town, with both sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
The mother, identified as 42‑year‑old Sarah Thompson, and her 15‑year‑old daughter, Emily Thompson, were pronounced dead at the scene. The exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation.
House Springs Police Department released a statement that officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible shooting. Upon arrival, they found the two victims and secured the area while paramedics attempted resuscitation.
Investigators are looking into potential suspects and motives. No arrests have been made yet, and the department has urged anyone with information to come forward.
The mother, identified as 42‑year‑old Sarah Thompson, and her 15‑year‑old daughter, Emily Thompson, were pronounced dead at the scene. The exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation.
House Springs Police Department released a statement that officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible shooting. Upon arrival, they found the two victims and secured the area while paramedics attempted resuscitation.
Investigators are looking into potential suspects and motives. No arrests have been made yet, and the department has urged anyone with information to come forward.