POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY— Family and friends of a woman from Wamego critically injured in an accidental shooting this week have established an online fundraiser to assist her in recover.
Just before 8:30. a.m. Wednesday, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 from the residence at 105 East Valley lot 8 in Wamego reference to a woman being shot, according to Police Chief Michael D. Baker, Sr.
First responders found a 31 year-old Crista Evans suffering from a gunshot to the upper chest area. The GoFundMe page said, "in a horrific accident her son shot her." The family has three small children.
Wamego police reported evidence indicates a juvenile child residing in the home discharged a handgun, accidentally striking the her.
Pottawatomie County EMS transported Evans to Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas in critical condition. The GoFundme page said, "Crista was told she may never walk again,"
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POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that critically injured a woman in Wamego.
Just before 8:30. a.m. Wednesday, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 from the residence at 105 East Valley lot 8 in Wamego reference to a woman being shot, according to Police Chief Michael D. Baker, Sr.
Officers from the Wamego Police Department and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence.
First responders found a 31 year-old woman suffering from a gunshot to the upper chest area. Pottawatomie County EMS transported her to Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas in critical condition.
At this time the incident is in the preliminary stages of the investigation. Evidence indicates a juvenile child residing in the home discharged a handgun, accidentally striking the adult.
Results of the investigation will be sent to the Pottawatomie County Attorney’s office for review, according to Baker. Police have not released the name of the victim.