ACPD Responds to Shooting

On June 1, 2023, at 2:42 p.m., Arkansas City Police Officers were called to the 700 block of South A Street, Arkansas City, for a possible shooting.

Officers found a 35-year-old victim of Wichita in the street, who sustained gunshot wounds to his lower body. Arkansas City EMS was called to the scene and transported the victim to SCK Health. He was later transferred to Wichita for further treatment.

At about the same time as the initial call, officers were made aware of a blue Dodge Durango leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. Initial reports indicated that the suspect was possibly leaving the scene in that vehicle.

Officers found the vehicle, attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle when it sped up, and then led officers on a pursuit south out of the city limits.

Officers maintained contact with the suspect vehicle, which eventually crashed on Home Road about 3 miles west of US 77 in Oklahoma. A 21-year-old Arkansas City man was taken into custody at that scene.

At the scene in Arkansas City, officers checked a residence adjacent to where the victim was found. As a result, officers took custody of a 31-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both of Arkansas City. Currently, there is no danger to the public.

Another release will be provided soon with more details.

If you have questions or concerns about this or any ACPD press releases, please contact Police Chief Eric Burr at (620) 441-6601 or email him at eburr@arkcity.org.