SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Salina.
Just after 4a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Iron Avenue, Salina, for a report of several gunshots in the area, according to a media release.
At the scene, police located a man lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound. Salina EMS transported the victim to the Salina Regional Health Center, where he was subsequently transferred to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with life threatening injuries.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Crime Scene unit has been contacted for assistance processing the scene.
This case is being considered an attempted homicide and detectives are attempting to identify the victim and suspect(s). In addition, Salina Police Detectives are working to identify and locate persons who were in this area at the time of the shooting.
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SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Salina, according to a statement from police.
The shooting occurred in the area of the 500 block of E. Iron Street.
Police asked the public to avoid the area and find an alternate route to work or school if they normally use East Iron.
Iron Street is closed between Third Street and Oakdale. Police released no additional details early Monday. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.