Dec 27, 2022

SW Kan. boy hospitalized after shooting at Christmas party

Posted Dec 27, 2022 3:00 PM

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and asking the public for help with the case.

Just before 4:30a.m. Christmas Day, police responded to St. Catherine Hospital for a report of a gunshot wound victim, according to a media release.

Investigators learned the victim, a 16-year-old boy was at a party in the 600 block of N. 8th Street when he was shot.

Due to the extent of his injuries, the boy was later flown to Colorado for additional treatment.

The Garden City Police Department is requesting assistance from the community. If you witnessed this incident, or have information related to this incident, you should call the Garden City Police Department at (620) 276-1300. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers (620) 275-7807, or text your tip to Garden City PD, text GCTIP and your tip to Tip411 (847411).