Lawrence police identify victim in Sunday shooting; investigation ongoing
Lawrence police have identified the 32-year-old Lawrence man who was shot during an altercation Sunday morning outside a local sports bar.
Lee Simmons Jr. was shot while attempting to break up a fight shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday outside Playerz Sports Bar, 1910 Haskell Ave., Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley said in a news release. Simmons was still being treated at a Kansas City area hospital Tuesday morning, McKinley said. He was listed in stable condition Sunday.
Lawrence police continue to investigate the shooting but have not made an arrest, McKinley said.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Lawrence Police Department at 785-832-7509 or CrimeStoppers at 785-843-8477.
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