2 children shot and killed, mother in critical condition after stabbing, police say

KENTON, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A mother in Tennessee is fighting for her life after her two children were found shot to death.

Kenton Police Department responded to a home on Saturday.

At the home, police found 1-year-old Landrie Harris and 11-year-old McKenna Young dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

The children’s mother was also found at the home suffering from stab wounds. She was taken to a Memphis hospital in critical condition.

Kenton Mayor Danny Jowers released a statement on the incident, calling it a “horrific event.” Read his full statement below:

“I feel, as the Mayor of Kenton, I should update everyone about this horrific event that occurred this afternoon. There are two children deceased and the mother of these children is in serious condition at a hospital. I will not go into details due to the ongoing investigation, but it is a crime scene that my officers of KPD, as well as other first responders, will never be able to forget. A decision was made to bring in the TBI to investigate these homicides. Please pray for all involved and remember God has wrapped his loving arms around those children and they will never be harmed again. All inquiries should be directed to the TBI.”