Feb 04, 2020

Kansas man arrested for alleged attempted-murder

Posted Feb 04, 2020 3:00 AM
Keith Austin-photo Shawnee County
Keith Austin-photo Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a Sunday arrest.

Just before 4:30p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 5000 block of SW Topeka Blvd on a report of a man pointing a firearm at another individual inside a business, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Deputies arrested 47-year-old Keith E. Austin on charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Criminal Threat, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly conduct, Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence of Alcohol, Battery, and Criminal Use of a Weapon, according to Stallbaumer.

Mr. Austin is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.  Authorities have not reported any injuries.