(KAIR)--A person of interest is being sought in connection with what is reported as a shooting in the Leavenworth County community of Easton.
The Leavenworth Times reports it happened around 8:15 Wednesday morning at 215 South 3rd Street.
The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Department told the newspaper a 58-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound inside the home, and he was transported by helicopter for hospitalized treatment. It's reported that he was concious and talking.
The person of interest is identified as 43-year-old Daniel W. Owens who has ties to Easton, Leavenworth, and Kansas City, Kansas.
He’s described as someone known to the victim.
Owens may be driving a maroon older model Chevrolet pickup truck with a toolbox with a diamond tread in its bed. The truck may have a Missouri license plate but the tag number is unknown at this time.
Anyone with information about Owens’ whereabouts should call 913-682-5724.
Easton USD 449, working in concert with the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office, has placed our schools on lockout in response to the situation in the city of Easton. For the safety of our students and staff, our schools will remain on high alert until the situation is resolved.
— USD #449 (@USD449) February 13, 2019
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