Will Eaton

Sumner Newscow report — The following is a press release issued by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office this morning concerning the shooting in South Haven yesterday evening:

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On Monday, May 19, Sumner County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to 100 North Fredrick in South Haven for a shooting.  Responding deputies were told a vehicle had been shot and was struck by a bullet. There were three occupants in the vehicle at the time. The round penetrated the windshield, sending glass shards throughout the inside of the vehicle.  Two of the occupants were struck with the glass causing injuries.

Witnesses reported seeing a subject lying in the grass. One witness approached the suspect and noticed he had a long rifle, AR-style, with a scope. The suspect entered his residence before the deputies arrived.

Once deputies arrived, they established a perimeter around the residence, waiting for more resources to arrive.  The Southern Kansas SWAT Team was contacted to assist with taking the suspect into custody.  After several hours, the suspect left the house and was taken into custody.

Kansas Highway Patrol, South Haven Fire, Blackwell Fire Department, Caldwell EMS, and the Southern Kansas SWAT Team assisted the Sheriff’s Office

Will S. Eaton, 32, of South Haven was transported to the Sumner County Jail and charged with Attempted Murder in the second degree.