One teen killed, another injured in shooting at popular bar near KU in Lawrence

One teen killed, another injured in shooting at popular bar near KU in Lawrence

The Lawrence Times nation

Key Points:

  • An 18-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy is in critical condition following a shooting around 2 a.m. Saturday at the Hawk bar near the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence.
  • Police responded to the scene at 1:49 a.m., found two victims with gunshot wounds, and later apprehended suspects matching descriptions nearby.
  • Authorities have probable cause to charge one suspect with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated assault, while a second suspect faces felony murder and aggravated assault charges.
  • Two 18-year-old men from Shawnee and Atchison are currently held without bond at Douglas County jail, with cases pending prosecutor review.
  • The Hawk bar is located near