WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Updated Saturday, February 27, 2021: Around 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, three Wichita police officers were sent to the 1400 St. St. Francis block, to check a residence.
Police Chief Gordon Ramsay says officers when officers arrived at the residence noticed they had broken into several windows. When officers entered the home, some kind of shot or explosion was fired.
Ramsay says the three officers were injured and taken to hospitals in the area. One with serious injuries, but in stable condition. And two with minor injuries.
Of these agents, one has been released from the hospital. The other two will remain while receiving treatment for their wounds.
Police say they do not know exactly what caused the incident, but the bomb squad and recreational crews are investigating the site.
Immediate homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Ramsay says it is unknown if anyone stays home. Agents continue on stage. We will continue to update this story with new information.
Saturday, February 27, 2021: Three Wichita police officers were injured in an incident on the 1400 block of S. St Francis.
The three officers were taken to a hospital in the area, two with minor injuries and one in serious but stable condition.
There are several police agencies at the scene. Our teams work to gather information about what happened.
Check for live updates at 6pm on Eyewitness News and throughout the night.
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