HUTCHINSON- Law enforcement authorities in Reno County continue to investigate a Thursday morning stabbing in Hutchinson.

Just after 2:30 a.m. Toby Darwin Hippen, 28, forced his way into the residence of Megan Drach, 26, at 1301 East 25th Street, according to a media release from the Reno County Sheriff.

Once inside the home, Hippen beat and then repeatedly stabbed Drach and then fled the scene.

Hippen was located at 714 West 5th Street in Hutchinson and after an extended standoff surrendered to police without incident.

Drach was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and then transferred to a Wichita area hospital in serious condition .

Hippen initially was arrested for one count Aggravated Burglary and one count Aggravated Battery. As the investigation matured Hippen’s charges were amended to one count attempted first-degree Murder.

Hippen remains in the custody of the Reno County Sheriff.