Sedgwick County Sheriff's deputy shot in police chase in Butler County

CREATED Mar. 11, 2013

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A Sedgwick County Sheriff's deputy was shot by suspects fleeing from a police chase in Butler County.

Scanner traffic from Sedgwick County reported a deputy was shot near the 8700 block of NW 70th, southeast of the city of Potwin, around 6:30 p.m. The officer was responsive to questions from dispatchers.

Two suspects tried to flee police through nearby fields. A white male suspect was shot, and was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. A female suspect was also taken into custody.

KFDI News is on the scene, and will have more information as it becomes available.