HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A local teenager had been upgraded to stable condition after was shot Thursday night in what appears to have been an accident.
According to Hutchinson Police, 18-year-old Eric Valleau was shot in the face with a 22-caliber rifle around 9:40 p.m., this at an apartment at 507 East 3rd.
He was shot by 18-year-old Luke Dawson in the kitchen area of the apartment while three others were also present. Valleau was first taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and then airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Police detectives have spoken with all five who there and have determined that as of now, the shooting appears accidental and no arrests have been made.
The Reno County District Attorney’s Office is working with law enforcement and they’ll determine if any charges should be filed in the case.