Kansas officers injured in ‘possible explosion’ in downtown Wichita



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Three Wichita police officers were injured in a “possible explosion” after being sent to a residence around 4 p.m. Saturday.

Two of the officers have minor injuries and the third is in serious but stable condition. All three were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The Wichita Poice Departmental SWAT team and the bombing team are currently on scene in the 1400 block of S St. Francis.

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Police negotiators are currently trying to contact the suspect inside the residence, telling them to come out unarmed.

“We have the whole SWAT team here. We are not going to leave,” the negotiator said over the intercom, according to The Wichita Eagle. “Walk in front of the front door with your hands in the air, unarmed, and you won’t be hurt.”

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The ATF Field Division in Kansas City said it was working with local authorities to investigate the incident.

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