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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 30, 2026 - 5:55 pm

Fatal shooting at Hawk stemmed from argument with bar staff, Lawrence police allege

by Cuyler Dunn

A confrontation at the Hawk, a popular bar near KU’s campus, escalated from a dispute with bar staff members to gunfire that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old critically injured, court records show.

Crime & Courts January 21, 2026 - 9:59 am

Teens accused in Hawk shooting appear in court; one seeking immunity

by Mackenzie Clark

Two teens who are charged in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday at the Hawk appeared in court Wednesday morning, and one of their attorneys said he plans to file a motion for immunity from prosecution.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 18, 2026 - 4:40 pm

Lawrence police release some additional info on teen killed in shooting at the Hawk

by Lawrence Times

The teen killed in a shooting at a Lawrence bar early Saturday was 18-year-old Aidan Knowles, according to police.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2026 - 7:21 am

One teen killed, another injured in shooting at popular bar near KU in Lawrence

by August Rudisell & Mackenzie Clark

Update: An 18-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting around 2 a.m. Saturday at the Hawk in Lawrence. Two 18-year-olds have been arrested in connection.

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