The day in photos, May 12, 2011

photo by: Kelly Johnson | Special to the Journal-World

In this photo submitted by Kelly Johnson via Twitter, emergency crews transport the victim of an accidental shooting from an ambulance into a LifeStar helicopter in Dad Perry Park, Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

photo by: U.S. National Weather Service

The U.S. National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Kansas, including Douglas County, Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Haskell Indian Nations University student Colene Wagnon will walk under the archway at Haskell Stadium for commencement, when she will receive her associate's degree in business. Wagnon, a mother of three, plans to continue at Haskell working toward her bachelor's degree.

In this file photo from 2001, former Kansas University All-American Paul Pierce greets youths at his basketball camp. Pierce, now captain of the Boston Celtics, drew 200-plus campers to that camp at Allen Fieldhouse, and continues his advocacy for youth fitness today.

photo by: U.S. National Weather Service

The U.S. National Weather Service placed most of Kansas under a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday, May 11, 2011.