BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a shooting at the school district offices.

Just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, sheriff’s deputies responded to the USD 428 administrative offices, 200 block of Patton Road in Great Bend, according to a media release.

Upon arrival deputies observed the front main doors of the office had been shot repeatedly.

The investigation indicates four rounds were fired from a 9 mm handgun, entering the building and lodging in the walls.

The sheriff’s office has recovered shell casings and bullets from the scene.

Witnesses stated a Dodge Neon or Cobalt was seen leaving the area at the time of the shooting.

Damage is estimated in excess of $6,000. No one was in the office at the time. No injuries were reported.

The sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect. Any person with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Barton County.