Garden City Police gives update on early morning shooting

Garden City, Kan.–The Garden City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 5:30 this morning at the Continental Apartments, located at 1408 W. Buffalo Jones Avenue.

Officers arrived to find a victim had been shot, and the victim was transported to St. Catherine Hospital by Finney County EMS in serious condition. After the victim was taken to the hospital, Officers were notified by hospital staff that before they arrived, two additional gunshot victims were dropped off at the emergency room by personal vehicle. The three victims are being transported to Wichita for further treatment.

To ensure the safety of staff and patients, St. Catherine Hospital was placed on lockdown following the arrival of the gunshot victims. We’re aware of social media rumors regarding an active shooter at the hospital due to the lockdown, and these reports are false. At no point was there an active shooter incident at the hospital.

The GCPD are investigating to see if the shootings are connected and will release more information as it is available.