Olathe teen seriously injured after being shot

Posted: April 15, 2012 - 11:38pm

Updated: April 16, 2012 - 1:11am

 

The Olathe Police Department is investigating after a teenage male was shot in the 200 block of N Walnut street in central Olathe just after 10:40 Sunday night. The shooting scene is about three blocks to the northwest of the Johnson County Courthouse which is located at Kansas Avenue and Santa Fe Street (135th Street).

Johnson County Med-Act reported that the 17-year-old had sustained a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to an area hospital with what were described as serious injuries but, non-life threatening injuries.

Police say that the incident remains under investigation. Initial reports, unconfirmed by police, indicate that the suspect was possibly fled from the area in a vehicle, which was being driven by a female.

As of this report, an update on the victim's condition was not available.

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