SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accidental shooting and have made an arrest.
Just after 8 p.m. on Monday, police responded to a shooting at apartments in the 3600 block of West 13th Street North in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival, officers contacted a 12-year-old girl who had been shot. She was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injures.
The investigation revealed 23-year-old Christian Lehl of Wichita was at the apartment watching his two nieces and nephew between the ages of 10 and 13. Lehl was handling and showing an 18-year-old friend at the house a handgun when it accidentally discharged and struck the 12-year-old in the arm and shoulder in an adjoining room.
Police arrested Lehl on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal use of weapons and outstanding warrants, according to Davidson.
The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.