SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating an attempted murder and searching for a suspect.

Just before 10p.m. on Wednesday police officers were sent to an east Salina home for report of a domestic disturbance, according to Police Captain Mike Sweeney

A woman in her 30’s told police the suspect attempted to strangle her after an argument.

She said he punched and kicked her before forcing her into a bathroom, closed the door and would not allow her to leave.

Sweeney said the suspect also threatened to kill the woman several times before she was finally able to escape to a neighbor’s home and contact police.

By the time officers arrived, the suspect had fled and has not been located.

The woman was taken to Salina Regional Health Center and treated for bruising.

Arrest warrants have been requested for the suspect on charges including attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, domestic battery and criminal threats, according to Sweeney.

He did not release the suspect’s name.