MANHATTAN, KAN. – At approximately 1:20 AM on May 3, 2015 officers with the Riley County Police Department assigned to foot patrol in the Aggieville Business District heard and responded to the sound of gunshots near the 600 block of N. 12th Street. Officers immediately gave chase to a suspect who was found to be in possession of a handgun. After a single deployment of an electronic control device (TASER) this adult male suspect was taken into custody. More detailed arrest information will be supplied at a later time.

One adult male victim was transported to Via Christi Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound. His injuries were not considered to be life-threatening and he has since been released from medical care.

Police do not anticipate any further arrests associated with this incident, however, ask that anyone with additional information on this crime contact the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. By using this service tipsters can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

No further information has been released at this time.