Sep 21, 2020

Sheriff: Search continues for suspects in rural Kan. shooting

Posted Sep 21, 2020 4:01 PM

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and searching for suspects.

Just before 9:30 a.m. Friday, sheriff's department personnel were sent to Memorial Hospital in Abilene for the report of a possible shooting victim in the emergency room, according to Sheriff Gareth Hoffman.

According to Hoffman, sheriff's department personnel learned that Michael Kohman, 40, of Solomon, had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of his right leg. Kohman was transported by personal vehicle to Memorial Hospital in Abilene and then to Salina Regional Health Center by ambulance,  according to Hoffman.

Investigators determined that the shooting took place at Kohman's residence in the 200 block of 1700 Avenue, south of Abilene.

According to Hoffman, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department secured the Kohman residence and conducted a search warrant on the property.

The search for persons involved in the shooting spilled over into eastern Saline County, where a suspect vehicle (pickup) rolled and was abandoned near the intersection of East Crawford Street and South Amos Road, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Despite multiple reports that two suspects were arrested, Hoffman said, "The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department along with the Salina Police and Saline County Sheriff's Department are actively looking for several individuals that are believed to have information on the shooting."

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Dickinson County toll free at 1-888-5DK-Tips (1-888-535-8477). If your tip helps lead to the arrest of a suspect, you may receive a reward up to $1,000. All tips are confidential and anonymous.

You can also submit a tip using the free P3 Tips mobile app or via the web at p3tips.com.