May 04, 2022

Sheriff: 4 victims found near casino after shooting in rural Kan.

Posted May 04, 2022 4:58 PM
The casino is located just south of the Kansas-Oklahoma state line in Newkirk-Google image
The casino is located just south of the Kansas-Oklahoma state line in Newkirk-Google image

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital.

On Tuesday, deputies in  Cowley County, responded to report of four individuals who were discovered with gunshot wounds at the 7 Clans Casino North of Newkirk, Oklahoma, according to Cowley County Lt. Christina McDonald.

EMS transported two individuals to the Alliance Hospital in Ponca City, Oklahoma and the other two were transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment. One victim has been released from Wesley Medical Center and the other three are still receiving treatment.

Investigators learned the shooting occurred in rural Cowley County.

The Arkansas City Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kay County Sheriff’s Office, Otoe Missouri Tribal Police and the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation assisted with the investigation.