Oct 10, 2024

One hospitalized after shooting near recreation center in Manhattan

Posted Oct 10, 2024 9:30 AM

RILEY COUNTY —Officers were on the scene of a shooting Wednesday evening in the 900 block of Yuma in Manhattan near the Douglas Recreation Center, according to the Riley County Police Department.

One person has been shot and transported to Via Christi for treatment of their injuries.

Police asked drivers to find alternate routes  to avoid the 900 blocks of Yuma and Fort Riley Boulevard so officers continue to work the scene. 

if your child was participating in activities at the Douglas Center, please follow the cones on the 900 block of Fort Riley Boulevard for pick-up. Police believed the shooting was in isolated incident and there was no  danger to the public.

Few details are available. Check the Post for more information as it is released from the RCPD.