DOUGLAS COUNTY —Police are investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of W. 6th Street Wednesday night that left a 23-year-old Lawrence man hospitalized in critical condition.
Just before 11p.m. Wednesday, Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported to police that a man had been dropped off at the emergency room suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to a media release.
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, he was transferred to an area trauma center where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators are actively following leads to find the people involved in this shooting. Based on the leads generated thus far, there is no reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.