Gunshots reported along Haskell Avenue, police say; shell casings found

If you heard the sound of gunshots along Haskell Avenue Wednesday night, you weren’t alone.

Lawrence Police Department spokeswoman Kim Murphree said several people reported hearing sounds resembling gunshots near the intersection of 16th Street and Haskell Avenue.

The police department’s daily activity logs indicate a report was taken at 10:23 p.m.

Officers dispatched to the scene found several shell casings near the intersection, Murphree said. They canvassed the area as well.

“No one was injured and no property damage has been reported at this time,” Murphree said in an emailed response to questions.

The investigation remains ongoing, Murphree said.

As of Thursday afternoon no arrests listed in the Douglas County Jail’s online booking logs match the reported incident.


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