Mar 31, 2024

Police: Homeowner shot intruder at Kansas home

Posted Mar 31, 2024 12:30 PM

MCPHERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting at a home in McPherson.

Just before 3:30a.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting at a home in the 400 Block of East Avenue A in McPherson, according to a media release.

A 41-year-old man was at home when he heard someone trying to get into his residence. The homeowner went to the door with his firearm. The male suspect attempted to enter the residence and the homeowner fired his weapon one time hitting the suspect in the abdomen.

McPherson EMS transported the suspect to the McPherson Hospital. The male suspect was later transferred to Hutchinson Regional Hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

If anyone has any information about this incident they are encouraged to contact the McPherson Police Department.

As always, police asked residents to remember the 9pm routine. Keep your vehicles, residences, and garages locked and keep your valuables secured and out of sight.