LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man and asking the public for help to locate a suspect considered armed and dangerous.
Just after 7:30p.m. Monday, police responded to Newman Regional Health in Emporia after a man sought treatment for a gunshot wound, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.
Justin Smith, 38, of Fredonia reported that a man he knew identified as 37-year-old Logan Casteel had shot him at a rural residence at 625 Road 160 .
Smith was later transferred to a larger hospital due to the serious nature of his injuries.
Casteel is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.
If anyone knows Casteel’s whereabouts or information about the crime, they should report it to the Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Office at 620-341-3205 or Lyon Co. Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273.