SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that wounded a Kansas man.
Just before 10p.m. Thursday, police proactively patrolling and focusing on an increase in drive-by shootings heard several shots being fired in the area of 3800 E. Ross Parkway in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Then officers were alerted by 911 to a shooting at that location.
Upon arrival, officers located blood evidence and a shell casing on Ross Parkway street. A 25-year-old male victim was then located at a business at 31st and Hillside with a gunshot wound to his body, according to Davidson. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation revealed the 25-year-old man met two women on a dating app, and he agreed to meet them along with his 25-year-old friend in the 3800 block of East Ross Parkway to engage in drug activity.
As the victim was standing outside of his vehicle, he was approached by an unknown suspect who pushed him and then fired a shot, striking him. The suspect fled, and the victim and his friend drove to the business at 31st and Hillside.
Police have not reported an arrest. Davidson did say, "using dating apps can be positive. However, there could also be potential dangers. WPD wants to remind citizens of some steps you can take when meeting someone you don’t know:
· Avoid sharing a lot of personal information;
· Arrange for your own transportation to a location;
· Meet in a public place;
· Meet with a trusted person; and
· Share your location with a family member or friend and have them check-in.