Jan 03, 2023

Sheriff: Woman found with gunshot wound in rural Kan. ditch

Posted Jan 03, 2023 5:57 PM

MIAMI COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital.

Just after 7:30p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the area of 299th Street and Sumerset Road in rural  Paola, according to Undersheriff Matthew Kelly.

First responders found a woman in her 40s in a ditch with an apparent gunshot wound. EMS transported her to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The sheriff's office released no additional details. Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.