MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was taken into custody Tuesday following a domestic disturbance that escalated into a multi-agency standoff involving local law enforcement and a SWAT team.
At about 4:15 p.m. on April 15, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with personnel from several Reno County law enforcement agencies, responded to reports of a domestic disturbance involving an armed suspect near 17th Avenue and Plum Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a female victim at the Kwik Shop convenience store. She was evaluated at the scene by Reno County EMS and later transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. Her condition was not immediately released.
Other officers responded to a nearby residence where the suspect was believed to be located. A perimeter was established, and officers attempted to make contact with the suspect but received no response. The Reno County SWAT team was then called in and made repeated efforts to communicate with the individual.
After multiple failed attempts to contact the suspect, SWAT officers entered the home and arrested Damon M. Cantu, 23, of Hutchinson. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Cantu faces numerous charges, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery by strangulation, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threat, felony interference with law enforcement, endangerment, criminal damage and disorderly conduct.
Authorities expressed appreciation to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, South Hutchinson Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and Reno County EMS for their assistance.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, use the P3Tips app, text RENOKS to 738477, or call the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816 and reference case number 2025-15291.
Further inquiries should be directed to the Reno County District Attorney’s Office at 620-694-2715.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.