SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a gun was fired inside a Wichita hospital.
Just after 7p.m, Monday, police were dispatched to a vandalism report at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, 929 N. St. Francis in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.
Officers arrived on the scene and learned a single gunshot had been fired from inside the secured pediatric unit.
The investigation revealed that a child was brought to the hospital by a female caretaker. While in the pediatric unit the mother arrived. While the mother was out of the room, the caretaker and two other women remained in the room.
Staff heard a gunshot then the women exited the hospital. No one was injured.
“On Monday evening, staff reported what appears to be a negligent discharge of a firearm to hospital security, who responded within minutes and immediately contacted police," according to a statement from Ascension Via Christi St. Francis President Joy Scott.
"Police determined there was no immediate threat to staff, patients or their families. We are implementing steps to continue communicating with staff and provide an additional layer of security in our locked Pediatrics unit."
"We are currently assessing whether additional security measures are needed throughout our hospitals and clinics as the safety of our patients, staff and visitors is our top priority.”
Police ask that anyone know who knows the three woman or know anything about this case is asked to call investigators at 316-268-4407, Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111, or the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282.