SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital and have made an arrest.
Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of North Broadway in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man who had been shot in the hand and torso by what appeared to be pellets from a shotgun. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
While at the hospital, a second 17-year-old victim arrived who had also been shot in the torso by pellets from a shotgun. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation revealed the two victims entered the Treatco plant property in the 2300 block of North Broadway when they were approached by 62-year-old Ken Thomas, who is the owner of the property.
Thomas fired multiple shots from a shotgun at them.
Officers contacted Thomas at the Treatco property, and he was arrested without incident on requested charges of two counts of aggravated battery, according to Davidson. Officers also recovered a shotgun. Treatco was a pet treat company. Three fires have been reported at the property since 2011. Federal and state officials investigated the business several times in the past for alleged environmental violations, according to the Associated Press.
The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.