HUTCHINSON– Law enforcement authorities in Reno County continue to investigate an accidental shooting that injured a teenager on Thursday.

Eric Valleau, 18, was shot in the face with a 22-caliber rifle around 9:40 p.m., at an apartment in the 500 Block of East 3rd Street in Hutchinson, according to Hutchinson Police.

He was shot by 18-year-old Luke Dawson in the kitchen area of the apartment while three others were also present.

Valleau was first taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and then airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Police detectives have spoken with all five who were there and have determined that as of now, the shooting appears accidental and no arrests have been made.

The Reno County District Attorney’s Office is working with law enforcement to determine if any charges should be filed in the case.