On September 16, 2023 at 1:57 a.m. Fort Scott Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 6th Street and Hwy. 69 for a battery report.

The victim stated she had been physically assaulted by an unknown male.

She was transported to a local emergency room, then transferred to another facility, with injuries that were significant but didn’t appear to be life-threatening.

The suspect has not been identified.

An investigation is continuing.

The public is encouraged to contact law enforcement with information on the incident.

Submitted by

Chief Jason Pickert

Fort Scott Police Department

1604 South National

Fort Scott, Kansas 66701

620-223-1700