By OLIVIA BERGMEIER
Salina Post
A Salina resident allegedly shot himself in the leg on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Salina Police Department officers reported to the Salina Regional Health Center at 4:40 p.m. after 19-year-old Isaiah Grajales told SRHC staff that a drive-by shooting inflicted his wound.
Grajales told officers the incident happened at an apartment complex at 730 Fairdale Rd. in Salina.
"He was outside the apartment when there was a drive-by shooting, and he was shot in the leg," SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said. "That was his initial report. However, after further questioning, he admitted that he had shot himself in the leg."
After SRHC staff treated Grajales' wound to his right thigh, Tonniges said officers arrested him and requested charges for felony interference with law enforcement and falsely reporting a felony crime.
"He was also found to be under the influence of alcohol, and he had a marijuana joint in his possession," Tonniges said.
Requested charges for Grajales include:
● Felony interference with law enforcement
● Falsely reporting a felony crime
● Possession of marijuana
● Possession of drug paraphernalia
● Possession of a firearm while under the influence
● Minor in consumption of alcohol