Jun 13, 2024

Police: Suspect fired gun into occupied vehicle at Kansas park

Posted Jun 13, 2024 11:00 AM
Photo Shawnee Police
Photo Shawnee Police

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement in Johnson County are investigating a shooting at Riverfront Park in Shawnee.

Around 11:47 p.m. on June 11, police responded to the 5500 block of Frisbie Road in the city of Shawnee to a report of an armed disturbance with shots fired, according to a media release.

A suspect fired into an occupied vehicle which shattered the rear window, of the victims’ vehicle. The occupants were not hit by gunfire. No injuries were reported.

The victims and suspect are known to each other. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 913-631-2150. 

As a reminder, the undeveloped Riverfront Park is closed to the public after 10:00 p.m. All motorized vehicles and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Officers will increase patrols in the area.