Three injured in Junction City fight, one arrested

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Police in Junction City arrested a local man after an altercation involving multiple people Tuesday night.

Cadin Sanner with the Junction City Police Department said in a press release that officers were called about reports of a shooting around 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the 800 block of South Washington Street. Police arriving at the scene took three people to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries ranging from blunt force trauma to stab wounds.

The JCPD arrested a 27-year-old local man on a charge of aggravated battery for his alleged role in the incident. Police did not find any firearms in connection with this investigation.

Sanner said police have touched base with everyone involved in the incident and there is no threat to the community at this time. People who want to contact the JCPD with information related to this situation can call 785-762-5912 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 785-762-8477.

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