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Woman hit by bullet fragments during argument

  • The Wichita Eagle
  • Published Friday, July 6, 2012, at 12:40 p.m.
  • Updated Friday, July 6, 2012, at 12:45 p.m.

A 25-year-old woman was hit by bullet fragments after her boyfriend shot at her during an argument this morning, police said.

The incident happened about 4:30 a.m. in the 600 block of South Kansas, Lt. Doug Nolte said. The victim was having an argument with the suspect, her 25-year-old boyfriend, police said.

During the argument, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired two to three shots at the victim, police said. Pieces of one bullet hit the victim after ricocheting off a metal pole behind her.

Her injuries were minor, and she didn’t need medical attention.

Police are looking for the suspect.

Reach Sarah Tucker at 316-268-6514 or stucker@wichitaeagle.com.

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