MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Officers responded to a report of a student struck by an arrow on the playground at Roosevelt Elementary School Tuesday morning.
At 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, McPherson Police Officers responded to Roosevelt Elementary School in McPherson, where a 7-year-old student was struck in the arm by an arrow on the playground. McPherson Emergency Medical Services and Fire Rescue responded, provided medical assistance, and transported the victim to McPherson Center for Health.
The victim was later transferred to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, in stable condition. Officers arrested a 31-year-old male, who shot a bow and arrow in the area, resulting in a stray arrow striking the student.
Officers arrested the man identified as Nehemiah Scott, according to online jail records and transported him to the McPherson County Jail. He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Child Endangerment. His bond is set at $12,500.00.
It is unlawful in McPherson to operate an air rifle, bow and arrow, slingshot or BB gun except within the confines of a building or structure from which the projectiles cannot escape.
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