DICKINSON COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Dickinson County are investigating a teenager in connection with an armed robbery.

Just before midnight on Thursday, police officers were sent to Casey’s General Store, 201 S. Buckeye in Abilene on a report of an armed robbery, according to a media release from the Abilene Police Department

Officers arriving at the scene learned that an unknown male suspect had entered the store with a handgun and demanded cigarettes and cash.

A short time later, a deputy with the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect, a 15-year-old boy walking in the area of Northwest 2nd and Cedar Streets in Abilene.

A foot pursuit ensued, during which the suspect suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg.

He was taken into custody without further incident and transported to Salina Regional Health Center, where he was treated and released back to the custody of Abilene authorities.

The suspect, who has not been named, could face charges that include aggravated robbery and aggravated assault.