HUTCHINSON —Just after 10a.m. Wednesday police were dispatched to 711 E 10th in Hutchinson for a disturbance, with a possible suicidal person, according to a media release. Prior to officer’s arrival there was a gunshot heard from inside of the residence by the reporting party. Officers set up a perimeter and attempted to contact the occupant of the residence but were unable to. Due to circumstances, a decision was made to evacuate the immediate area and lock down the area schools.
Members of the Emergency Response Team were called to the scene. After all attempts of communication failed, entry into the home was made. Upon entering the residence, a male was found deceased inside with what appeared to be a gunshot wound, an investigation is ongoing. The name of the victim has not been released.
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Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON— A police standoff in Hutchinson ended Wednesday afternoon when police used the ERT tactical truck to break down the front door of the home in the 700 Block of East 10th Street. ERT officers entered the home and found a mab dead of a gunshot wound to the chest.
Police Chief Jeff Hooper says the name of the victim has not been released and like all shootings, is being treated as a homicide until the investigation is complete. The victim of the apparent domestic disturbance that started the stand off was not injured.
All lockdowns involving USD 308 schools were lifted. No officers were injured. The standoff was also a first for the new tactical paramedics from the Hutchinson Fire Department. The unit has been training with the ERT for several months after the program was put in place this summer.
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HUTCHINSON — Police are working an armed subject call in the 700 block of East 10th. Police were heard telling the person inside a home through a loudspeaker, “you are under arrest, come out with your hands up.” Police believe the person may be armed and that’s the reason for the precaution.
10th Street from Plum to Pershing is blocked off and Cleveland from 9th to 11th is also closed. Police were bringing in the special ops team for this continuing situation.
The Hutchinson school district is using caution because of this ongoing standoff and placed Hutchinson High School, McCandless Elementary and Faris Elementary in soft lockdown.
Officials say outside doors were locked, but classes continue.
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HUTCHINSON — Police are now working the armed subject call at this time in the 700 block of East 10th. Police were heard telling the person inside a home through a loudspeaker, “you are under arrest, come out with your hands up.” Police believe the person may be armed and that’s the reason for the precaution.
10th Street from Cleveland to Pershing is blocked off.
The Hutchinson school district is using caution because of this possible armed subject and placed Hutchinson High School, McCandless Elementary and Faris Elementary in soft lockdown.
Officials say outside doors were locked, but classes continue.