Man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound minutes after shots fired call

13 News This Morning At 6AM
Published: Nov. 5, 2022 at 2:56 PM CDT
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating after a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, minutes after a shooting was reported Saturday afternoon.

They said officers were called to SE 18th St. and SE Hudson Blvd. around 2:02 p.m. Saturday, November 5 on a report of gunshots.

About four minutes later, police were alerted that a man had been dropped off at an area hospital with a gunshot wound. They said his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Monday morning, Topeka Police told 13 NEWS they believe the incidents are related, but the victim is not cooperating with their investigation.