GARDNER, KS – The Gardner Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 28, 2025.
At approximately 4:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South Bedford Street following multiple reports of gunfire in the area.
Response and Victim Status
When officers arrived at the scene, they located a male victim inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began administering lifesaving medical aid until emergency medical services arrived. The victim was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. His condition has not yet been released.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting and to identify any suspects involved. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no further details regarding potential suspects or motives are available.
The Gardner Police Department has secured the area as investigators continue to process the scene, collect evidence, and review surveillance footage from nearby residences and businesses.
Call for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward. Community members can assist by contacting the Kansas Tips Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS. Calls to the hotline can be made anonymously, and information provided could prove critical in advancing the investigation.
Community Reassurance
Police officials emphasized that while the investigation remains ongoing, there is no immediate threat to the general public at this time. Additional patrols will be present in the South Bedford Street area as the investigation continues.
The Gardner Police Department will release further updates as more information becomes available.
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