Man shot twice in Wichita armed robbery; Police say ‘AR-15 style rifle’ used in the crime

A male was shot twice during a reported armed robbery on Friday night in east Wichita, police spokesperson Andrew Ford said Saturday.

Police were called at 9:21 p.m. Friday after the victim drove himself to Wesley Medical Center. The man reported the shooting happened in the 700 block of South Hunter, which is near Kellogg and Woodlawn.

The male was treated and released.

“The victim stated that he was approached by two unknown suspects wearing dark clothing and ski masks,” Ford said in an email. “One suspect was armed with an AR-15 style rifle, while the other was carrying a handgun. The suspects demanded the victim’s jewelry, and a struggle ensued when he refused to comply. As a result, the victim was shot twice — once in the hand and once in the thigh. The suspects fled the scene with three gold necklaces.”

Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call detectives at 316-268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers.