Apr 17, 2026

12-year-old Kan. girl airlifted to hospital after shooting

Posted Apr 17, 2026 4:00 PM

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a shooting that injured a girl at a home in Atchison.

Just after 11:45p.m. on Thursday police responded to the 1400 block Commercial in Atchison to investigate a shooting that had just occurred, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Multiple shots had been fired at a residence where four persons were on and near a porch. The gunfire struck a 12-year-old girl.  EMS transported her to Amberwell Hospital and subsequently airlifted to a Kansas City hospital.

Officers and detectives worked throughout the night following leads. This was not a drive-by shooting, according to Wilson. The suspects were on foot. Police released no additional details early Friday.