Jul 21, 2021

Police: Kan. teen accused of striking girl with handgun

Posted Jul 21, 2021 11:00 PM
Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail
Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail

ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen for alleged battery in Atchison.

Just before 11p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a disturbance that had occurred in the 500 block North 9th Street in Atchison involving a group of teenagers, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson

An 18-year-old girl reported that during the disturbance Blayne Williams, 18, Atchison, struck her in the head with his fists and a handgun.

The victim was examined by EMS for her injuries but not transported for medical treatment, according to Wilson. Police located and arrested Williams on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.