Shots ring out, hitting sleeping man and apartments in north Wichita, police say

A 35-year-old Wichita man was nestled in his bed in a north Wichita apartment when shots rang out, hitting his leg and parts of a few other apartments.

The man was taken to the hospital and then released.

Police were called around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday to the apartments in the 1500 block of East 17th. There is an apartment complex right next to a church in that block.

“The investigation revealed that several rounds were fired at the apartment complex striking a few apartments,” Wichita police spokesperson Chad Ditch said. “The victim was struck while sleeping in his bed.”

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call police investigators at 316-268-4407. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. People whose tip leads to a felony arrest can be eligible for a cash award.