Attempted Murder In Liberal

On Saturday, May 28, 2011, at about 9:07 p.m., officers of the Liberal Police Department responded to the La Chiripa, 188 West Pancake Boulevard, for a report of a victim of gunshots.

Officers responded to the scene and found evidence of several gun shots. Officers located the male victim at a residence near the shooting location. Seward County Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to Southwest Medical Center in serious condition.

Witnesses reported two Hispanic males entered the establishment and fired several shots. One of the males was described to be about 45 to 50 years of age. The other male was described to be in his twenties. They were possibly driving a silver BMW.

The investigation of this incident is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time.

Any person with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Liberal Police Department at (620)626-0150 or the Crime Hotline at (620)624-4000. Anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of those responsible could be eligible for a reward.