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Shots fired outside Lawrence apartments; police looking for suspect
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence Police Department is asking for the public's help after they say a person fired a gun outside an apartment complex, sending many people running for safety. It happened over the weekend at The Connection, near W. 31st Street and Ousdahl Road. A woman who lives at The Connection tells FOX4 she woke up to gunfire and heard more than a dozen rounds right outside her apartment. 'It's kind of a very shocking feeling to be like in your home and hear something like that,' Sophia Tenrreiro said. Lawrence nonprofit opens sober group home for women in recovery Tenrreiro has lived at The Connection for the last three years and never heard gunshots there until early Saturday morning. 'It's very kind of unnerving to know that it actually happened within this gated community,' Helenna Shcherbinin said, who also lives at the apartment complex, said. Lawrence police are asking for help in finding the person who fired a gun outside the apartments. Police said it happened just after 12:30 a.m. Detective Evan Curtis said there were dozens of people at a party at the apartment complex. Witnesses told officers after a fight inside an apartment unit, people moved outside to the parking lot and continued the argument. That's when someone pulled a gun. 'At some point, out in the parking lot area, one of the possibly involved subjects pulled a firearm and starting firing back at the apartment complex,' Curtis said. Officers found more than a dozen shell casings. Police said nobody was hurt, however gunfire hit at least one vehicle. 'With the large amount of people at the party and outside, it was a very high likelihood that somebody could've been hit or killed,' Curtis said. 'Luckily at this time, we only note there was only a car that was struck, and no individuals.' Motorcycle crash shuts down K-10/US 40 in Douglas County Tuesday afternoon The Connection sent a statement to FOX4 saying 'We are aware that local police were called to investigate an incident of a firearm being discharged on June 7th in a parking area of The Connection Lawrence property. We are pleased to note that there were no apparent injuries and minimal damage. The safety of our residents is our highest priority, and we will respond as appropriate based on the outcome of the police investigation.' Police said there were several witnesses and many ran for their own safety after hearing gunfire. The suspect has been described as a Black man between 5'5″ and 5'8″ with a thin build. Witnesses also told detectives he was wearing dark clothing and carrying a red back pack. 'The suspect used a very unique style handgun, which I think would stand out to anyone who may be aware or families with the individual involved,' Curtis added. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV If you have any information, call Lawrence police dispatch at (785) 843-0250 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 843-8477. Police said tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward and you can choose to remain anonymous. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-06-2025
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Man allegedly stabbed after argument in Lawrence
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The Lawrence Police Department (LPD) reported that two men ended up in the hospital after an argument left one man with knife injuries. Police in Lawrence were called around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 to an apartment at West Sixth Street and Michigan Street. Officers found several people outside upon arrival at the scene. One man reportedly had a large gash on the side of his head. Another man was found in the apartment with a stab wound to his leg, according to the LPD. 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine', FBI says The man with the head wound was arrested after an investigation indicated he was the victim and acted in self-defense, according to the LPD. Police reported that both individuals were treated and didn't have life-threatening injuries. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Lawrence police searching for person accused of stabbing elderly woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lawrence Police Department is attempting to locate the person who stabbed an elderly woman. Lawrence police officers responded just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, to the 700 block of Beatnik Court, near E. 19th Street, where they found the victim inside a home with life-threatening injuries. Police said the victim was alone; police were not able to provide significant details. The victim was taken to a local trauma center, accompanied by an officer. Lawrence police said they have no suspect information at this time. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Anyone with information that can help detectives are asked to call dispatch at (785) 843-0250 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Marion County Coroner identifies one of the two people found in Indianapolis waterways
A kayaker found a dead body in Fall Creek on the afternoon of May 26, according to officials with the Lawrence Police Department. Officers received a call about the body floating in the water near 9500 Fall Creek Road at about 4:15 p.m. The kayaker spotted the body near the Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail. On May 27, the Marion County coroner's office identified the body as 55-year-old Andrew W. Nevers. Police said it appeared as if the body had been in the water for quite some time and they do not suspect foul play. This was the second body pulled from a Marion County waterway on Monday, after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found a man in the White River earlier that day. Contact IndyStar reporter Noe Padilla at npadilla@ follow him on X @1NoePadilla or on Bluesky @ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Coroner identifies man found in Fall Creek on Monday
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15-05-2025
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Lawrence police respond to park slashing incident
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The Lawrence Police Department (LPD) is investigating an incident that resulted in knife injuries for two people. Police were called just after 6 a.m. on May 15 to a report of a woman 'covered in blood' at Clinton Park near West 6th Street and Maine Street. Officers found a 35-year-old woman with slashing injuries. Later, police found a 20-year-old man a couple of blocks away who also had wounds consistent with being slashed by a knife. The LPD said nobody else was involved in the incident. Both individuals required medical attention, according to the LPD. 'Everyone is overwhelmed': Kansas Forest Service at risk of 80% funding loss, layoffs with proposed federal cuts The LPD said investigators aren't looking for any other people involved with the incident. The police department said investigators are talking to witnesses to find out what happened. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
