Shots fired near Central Kansas pool spurs shootout with suspect

MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. (KCTV) – Shots fired near a Central Kansas swimming pool led to a shootout between law enforcement officials and a suspect before he was hit.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says that around 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, the manager of the Markley Grove Park Swimming Pool reported three gunshots were heard around the park.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office said it arrived on the scene around 8:25 a.m. along with the Minneapolis Police Department. When they arrived, they heard more shots fired.

Shortly thereafter, the Kansas Highway Patrol said Troopers also arrived on the scene when the shooter, Artemis Thor Peck, 46, of Minneapolis ran out of his home. He fired his gun at law enforcement officials and a surveillance drone.

Law enforcement officials indicated that return shots were fired and Peck was hit several times. He was taken to Salina Regional Health Center where he underwent surgery. He is set to be flown to a hospital in Wichita for more complex surgical procedures. He is expected to survive.

Investigators noted that there were swimmers at the pool and campers in the park at the time of the shooting. No other injuries were reported as a result.

KBI said it was notified of the officer-involved shooting around 9:55 a.m. and began an independent investigation into the shooting. Once it is finished, the results will be sent to the Ottawa County, Kan., Attorney for review. As a result, the pool and park were closed to the public on Saturday.

As of 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, the investigation remains ongoing.

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