Jun 21, 2023

Sheriff: 1 shot dead, 1 stabbed at Kan. state park campground

Posted Jun 21, 2023 11:00 AM

MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Miami County.

Early Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to a campground at the Hillsdale State Park near Paola for a report of a stabbing and a shooting, according to the Miami County Sheriff's office.

One person suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and one person suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound.

One person was quickly taken into custody by Deputies, pending formal charges. At no time during this investigation was there a threat to the public. The sheriff's department has released no additional details.