Garden City, Kansas – Law enforcement officials are currently investigating a violent attack that occurred in the west part of Garden City. The incident involved a 47-year-old man, Joaquin Enrique Cancio-Morales, who allegedly assaulted a woman during a confrontation at a party before further escalating the violence at their residence early Sunday morning.
According to reports, the altercation between Cancio-Morales and the woman began at a party before the two individuals returned home. Once at their residence, Cancio-Morales purportedly physically assaulted the woman by striking her with a glass bottle and threatening her and a family member with a knife as they attempted to call for help.
Following the assault, the victim was promptly taken to St. Catherine Hospital by EMS for medical treatment of her injuries. Meanwhile, Cancio-Morales fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police without incident. He is currently being held in the Finney County Jail on several charges, including Aggravated Battery, multiple counts of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Threat, and Domestic Battery.
The investigation into the violent incident is ongoing as authorities gather more information and evidence to build a case against Cancio-Morales. The attack has left the community shocked and concerned about the safety and well-being of its residents, sparking discussions about domestic violence prevention and resources available to those in need of assistance.
Local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or violent behavior to law enforcement to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victim and to hold the perpetrator accountable for his actions in this disturbing case of domestic violence in the community.