Jul 02, 2024

Kan. man accused of firing shots at rural neighbor

Posted Jul 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Morrison photo Reno Co.
Morrison photo Reno Co.

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting rural Reno County and have made an arrest.

Just before 8p.m. Saturday,  Reno County Deputies responded to a shooting call around Trail West Road and Langdon Road in Reno County, according to a media release.

Douglas Hall reported his daughter was following him home from working in the field and managed to get the vehicle she was driving stuck in the ditch.

Thomas Morrison, 52,  also lives in the area. He fired four shots from a .22 caliber revolver directly towards Doug and his daughter and another two shots from a long rifle. Hall was able to remove the stuck vehicle and contacted 911.

During the investigation, it was discovered Hall and Morrison know one another and do not get along. Deputies took Morrison into custody on requested charges of Attempted 1st degree Homicide, Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated child endangerment. This is an isolated incident and is still under investigation.