UPDATE: Kansas State University provides update to Jan. 22 incident
Monday, Jan. 23, 2017
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University student was transported on Sunday, Jan. 22, to an area hospital for injuries from an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Kansas State University Police Department was called to a student's room in Goodnow Hall at 8:10 p.m. Jan. 22 for report of a medical situation. On arrival, police determined the injury was related to a firearm discharge. Police also are investigating criminal charges for the 19-year-old male student involved in the incident. University policy prohibits the possession of firearms in residence halls.
The name of the student has not been released and his last known condition was listed as stable. There is no ongoing threat to the university community. Because of the current investigation, no further information will be released.
The Kansas State University Office of Student Life and Counseling Services offer counseling and assistance to students and employees.
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University Police Department responded to a report of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound of a K-State student, Sunday evening, Jan. 22, in a residence hall on the Manhattan campus.
The investigation is ongoing and the name of the student has not been released. There is no ongoing threat to the university community. The student was transported for medical treatment and is in stable condition.
The Kansas State University Office of Student Life and Counseling Services offer counseling and assistance to students and employees.
