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3 Dead In Pittsburgh-Area Apparent Murder-Suicide Garage Fall

A father and his two children are dead after plummeting off of a suburban Pittsburgh municipal garage.

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PITTSBURGH, PA -- A father and his two children died in an apparent murder-suicide in Mt. Lebanon on Tuesday.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office identified the three people as Patrick Lynch, 42, James Lynch, 8, and Caroline Lynch, 6. The three died after falling from the top of the township's municipal garage.

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At 4:16 p.m., county 911 was notified of three people unresponsive on Municipal Way behind the garage.

When first responders arrived on scene, they found an a man and two children suffering injuries from an apparent fall. First responders attempted life saving measures until medical professionals pronounced the three dead at the scene.

It's unclear what led to the incident. County police are continuing to investigate.

The Mt. Lebanon School District's Markham and Washington elementary schools are closed today. All other district schools are operating normally.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic news involving members of our Mt. Lebanon school community," the district said in a statement.

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"Our hearts are with all those affected, and we are keeping them and their loved ones in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time."

Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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