LAKELAND, FL. (THECOUNT) — Four Children were rescued after an apparent triple-fatal murder-suicide involving three adults in Lakeland, Florida Tuesday night.

The children were inside the home at the time of the deadly incident, say officials.

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The incident occurred in the area of Atlanta Avenue & East Edgewood Drive, near Lake Bentley.

The Lakeland Police Department said four children were inside the home at the time of the incident and were safely removed and taken to the police station, reports WFLA.

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Geo quick facts: Lakeland is a Florida city, east of Tampa. Downtown’s Munn Park Historic District is known for its antiques shops and early-1900s architecture. Florida Southern College has several buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The city’s many lakes include Lake Mirror, with its promenade and neoclassical Hollis Garden. The Polk Museum of Art’s collection ranges from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary paintings – wikipedia.