Jul 03, 2020

Police interview witness after Kan. man critically injured in shooting

Posted Jul 03, 2020 8:00 AM
Location of the shooting Thursday morning photo courtesy WIBW TV
Location of the shooting Thursday morning photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY  –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with critical injuries.

Just 11:07 a.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of SW Boswell in Topeka on multiple calls reporting of shots fired in the area, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Officers located a male victim in back yard of 1419 SW Boswell suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Officers on the scene transported a witness to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning.