Mar 10, 2023

Police: Woman stabbed outside Salina Walmart recovering

Posted Mar 10, 2023 1:00 AM
Smith photo Saline Co.
Smith photo Saline Co.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

The Salina Police Department Thursday afternoon released additional information regarding the alleged stabbing incident in front of Walmart late Wednesday morning.

According to the media release, the 26-year-old woman who suffered a wound to her back underwent surgery and is recuperating. It is likely that she will make a full recovery, the department noted.

The department reported that an arrest affidavit was submitted to the Saline County Attorney requesting the following charges for Kenneth Harold Smith, 71, of Salina: Attempted first degree murder, Criminal use of a weapon, Aggravated weapons violation by a convicted felon and Criminal carrying of a weapon

Smith is being held without bond.