Crime

Shooting at McDonald’s in Lawrence leaves 1 man seriously injured

A man was seriously injured in a shooting Saturday night at a McDonald’s in Lawrence, according to police.

Officers were called to the fast food restaurant at 1309 W. Sixth St. just before 6:30 p.m., the Lawrence Police Department said in a written statement.

Arriving police officers found a 50-year-old man who had been shot in his vehicle.

The victim was taken to a hospital with what police described as significant injuries. Police did not know the victim’s condition late Saturday night.

Police said they were looking for a person of interest in connection with the shooting. The subject was described as a man wearing a red hoodie, red sweatpants and carrying a black bag or backpack. Police said on Twitter that he was last seen running east from the McDonald’s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477 or the Lawrence Police Department at 785-832-7509.

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This story was originally published October 26, 2019 at 9:18 PM.

Kaitlyn Schwers
The Kansas City Star
Kaitlyn Schwers covers breaking news and crime at night for The Kansas City Star. Originally from Willard, Mo., she spent nearly three years reporting in Arkansas and Illinois before returning to Missouri and joining The Star in 2017.
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