Oct 24, 2024

Suspect in custody after shots fired near NW Kan. middle school

Posted Oct 24, 2024 4:00 PM
Thieben photo Phillips Co.
Thieben photo Phillips Co.

PHILLIPS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating gunfire near the middle school in Phillipsburg.

Just before 8a.m. Thursday, sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 500 block of 7th street, according to a social media report from the Phillips County Sheriff's office.

The shots fired were not believed to be directed at the nearby school, according to the sheriff's office.  Phillipsburg Middle School is located at 647 7th Street.

The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Morgan William Thieben, according to online jail records is in custody. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm and criminal threat; cause terror, evacuation or disruption. There were no injuries reported.