Oct 03, 2022

Sheriff: 2 Kan. felons wanted in connection with stabbing

Posted Oct 03, 2022 4:55 PM
Johnson has five previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections
Johnson has five previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

REPUBLIC COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and searching for two suspects identified as 35-year-old Tyler Johnson and Nathaniel Shelton.

Just after 7 p.m. Sunday, deputies received a 911 call with reports of a stabbing in the 100 block of Freedom St. in Courtland.

Shelton has previous convictions for drugs, DUI, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and aggravated endangering a child, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.
Shelton has previous convictions for drugs, DUI, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and aggravated endangering a child, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Deputies and EMS respond to the scene. They found one victim who was transported to an area hospital.

 Anyone with information about the crime should call the Sheriff’s Office at 785-527-5658.

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