Lockdown at Via Christi Hospital lifted Monday evening

Shooting that left one man injured reported in the area

A shooting occurred in the 2200 block of College Ave. in Manhattan. Via Christi Hospital, 0.3 miles away, was placed in lockdown. (Google Maps)

The Riley County Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured.

According to a tweet from the agency posted at 6:14 p.m. Monday, the incident occurred in the 2200 block of College Ave. The shooting was reported just before 4:20 p.m., RCPD spokeswoman Hali Rowland said.

An adult male was transported with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Via Christi Hospital at 1823 College Ave. — 0.3 miles from the shooting — was placed on lockdown. It was lifted around 6:30 p.m., an official with the hospital said.

The suspect hasn’t been apprehended, RCPD said via Twitter.

 

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