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A Lawrence Police Department patrol vehicle is pictured June 28, 2022.

Lawrence police on Tuesday asked for the public’s help regarding gunfire at an apartment complex over the weekend.

More than a dozen shell casings were found around 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot at The Connection near 31st Street and Ousdahl Road in south Lawrence, according to a release from the Lawrence Police Department. The bullet casings were found outside an apartment where a party was happening at the time of the shooting.

Investigators spoke to multiple witnesses who heard or saw the events, but most witnesses ran when the gunfire was heard, according to the release.

Witnesses described the shooter as a Black male with a thin build, between 5 feet 5 and 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing dark clothing and carrying a red backpack, according to the release. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call dispatch at 785-843-0250, or Crimestoppers at 785-843-8477.

Callers may remain anonymous. Those with information that leads to an arrest could receive a reward.