Kansas officials investigating death of Ashland teen

CLARK COUNTY– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the Friday afternoon death of an Ashland teen.

Clark county, which borders on the Oklahoma state line, is located south of Dodge City.

On Friday, Nov. 6, just before 4 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance in a death investigation. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.

At approximately 3:05 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call requesting assistance after a female subject was shot. Deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and EMS responded to 302 Highland Ave., in Ashland, Kan. Upon arrival, they found a 13-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound.

The teen was transported to a local area hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

The shooting occurred while the 13-year-old was at a friend’s house along with four other juveniles.

The investigation is ongoing.