Nov 29, 2024

No one hurt in Newton drive-by shooting

Posted Nov 29, 2024 12:25 PM
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ERIN MCDANIEL
City of Newton

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that occurred early Thursday.

At around 3:45 a.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to the area of 6 SE Fourth Court on a report of gunfire. Officers found numerous shell casings in the street and multiple bullet holes in the house. Victims and witnesses at the house were largely uncooperative. No one was injured in the shooting.

During a canvass of the area, officers found a vehicle belonging to a neighboring house was also struck by gunfire.

Police believe the shooting stemmed from an earlier disturbance at the house. A search warrant was executed for the house and two vehicles, where evidence consistent with the shooting was recovered.

At this time, the suspect(s) are unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.