Feb 11, 2023

Attempted murder: Kan. felon repeatedly fired gun at occupied home

Posted Feb 11, 2023 10:30 PM
Daniel Coronado has previous convictions for criminal threat, domestic battery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo -Hutchinson Police
Daniel Coronado has previous convictions for criminal threat, domestic battery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo -Hutchinson Police

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple charges after gunfire at a home.

Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to gunshots at a home in the 1100 Block E 4th Avenue in Hutchinson, according to a media release. 

When officers arrived they contacted a 49-year-old man who reported that while he was inside his residence he heard  gunshots coming from outside. 

An undisclosed number of bullets entered the interior of his home in close proximity to where he was located and his personal property damaged.  The man was not injured.  Police searched the area but didn't find a suspect.

Investigators were later able to identify 29-year-old Daniel Coronado Jr. of Hutchinson as a suspect   Police learned Coronado and the victim were acquainted with each other, and there is reason to believe that the shooting was premeditated.

Just after 7 p.m. Friday, police arrested Coronado on requested charges of Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Felony criminal damage to property. 

A juvenile female involved in the investigation was also taken into custody on requested charges of Possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement. Coronado has previous convictions for criminal threat, domestic battery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections