Attempted murder charges filed against man in Emporia

EMPORIA (KSNT) - A man was arrested in connection to an incident that happened on Monday, July 15, when the suspect allegedly attacked a woman with a mallet.

According to a complaint filed in the Lyon County District Court, the suspect allegedly kidnapped and attempted to kill a woman, repeatedly beating and/or strangling the victim who was involved in a dating relationship or a household member. The complaint alleges the suspect used a mallet in the attack.

On Wednesday, July 17 seven felony charges were filed against the suspect:

• Attempted murder in the 1st degree
• Aggravated battery - bodily harm with a deadly weapon
• Aggravated kidnapping
• Aggravated domestic battery
• Criminal threat
• Aggravated endangering of a child
• Aggravated battery - bodily harm with a deadly weapon

A first appearance is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. on July 18.

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