DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities took a man into custody who they believe fired shots from inside a car at the driver after hitting him with the gun then attempting to shoot the man in the head.
A woman and child were also inside the vehicle and the shooter allegedly missed because the woman was able to hit the gun away. She was also allegedly hit with the gun.
Just after 9p.m. Sunday, police were called to the area of Morningside and Brush Creek in Lawrence after residents heard gunshots. Once the car got to that area, the disturbance continued and the man, woman and child were able to get away but hit a car when they fled.
Police ultimately took the suspect into custody on requested charges of attempted second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated child endangerment.
The investigation continues to determine everything that happened. The adult victims had obvious facial injuries. The 5-year-old child was physically unharmed.