Sep 30, 2024

Kingman stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charge

Posted Sep 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Mitchell -photo Kingman County
Mitchell -photo Kingman County

KINGMAN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a standoff at a home in Kingman.

Just after 2 p.m. on Sept. 23, police received a call reporting a stabbing in the 300 block of East D Avenue in Kingman, according to Police Chief David Lux.

SWAT teams on the scene of the standoff Monday night-photo courtesy KWCH
SWAT teams on the scene of the standoff Monday night-photo courtesy KWCH

Officers of the Kingman Police Department and Kingman County Sheriff’s Office pursued a suspect who fled to a residence in the 400 block of East B Avenue. Officers attempted to negotiate the suspects surrender while additional resources were contacted.

Dawn Barkley-photo Kingman Co.
Dawn Barkley-photo Kingman Co.

Resources and staff from the Kingman County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol, Pratt County Sheriff, Edwards County Sheriff, and Kiowa County Sheriff were utilized in the incident and the suspect identified as 49-year-old Samuel Mitchell of Kingman eventually surrendered at the scene.

 Mitchell remains jailed on a $500,000 bond on requested charges that include Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, Aggravated battery and Interference with law enforcement, according to online jail records.

Ricky Mitchell -photo Kingman County
Ricky Mitchell -photo Kingman County

Two additional suspects identified according to online jail records as 42-year-old Dawn L. Barkley and 48-year-old Ricky Mitchell were arrested on requested charges of obstructing the apprehension of Mitchell. The stabbing victim was treated for his injuries.