NewsNational News

Actions

2 Kansas officers shot by suspect, expected to recover

police tape
Posted

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Two police officers from Wichita, Kansas, are being treated for injuries not considered life-threatening after being shot in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Police were called around 1:30 a.m. for a report of domestic violence at an apartment. Police said that as the two officers made contact with a suspect, the man fired several shots.

One officer was shot in the leg. The other was shot in the arm. Both were being treated at a hospital.

A tactical team was called and the apartment was evacuated. The suspect was later found dead of what police called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Download our apps today for all of our latest coverage.

Get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up for the Headline Newsletter and receive up to date information.