WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Police say a suspected shoplifter was critically injured after attempting to make a getaway across Kellogg in west Wichita on Friday.
The Wichita Police Department says officers working as security at the Walmart in the 6500 block of West Kellogg were alerted to a possible shoplifting incident Friday afternoon.
After making contact with the suspected shoplifter, the man fled on foot, heading south toward Kellogg.
An officer chased the man but stopped after the man started running across Kellogg. The man continued across the highway and was struck by a vehicle.
Police say the man was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
A portion of Kellogg was shutdown while officers continue to investigate the scene and process information, but the roadway has since reopened.
No further information was immediately available.
The Wichita Police Department says officers working as security at the Walmart in the 6500 block of West Kellogg were alerted to a possible shoplifting incident Friday afternoon.
After making contact with the suspected shoplifter, the man fled on foot, heading south toward Kellogg.
An officer chased the man but stopped after the man started running across Kellogg. The man continued across the highway and was struck by a vehicle.
Police say the man was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
A portion of Kellogg was shutdown while officers continue to investigate the scene and process information, but the roadway has since reopened.
No further information was immediately available.
