
BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County continue to investigate and search for a second suspect in connection with a May 25 shooting in Great Bend.
Pablo Alfonso Nunez, 23, turned himself into police and faces charges that include battery, burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, and criminal damage to property, according to Great Bend Police Chief Cliff Couch.
The second suspect Alejandro Azteca, 34, remains at large and faces charges that include two counts of attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.
On May 25, officers were dispatched to the area of 3900 Forest Avenue in Great Bend on reports of shots fired.
Officers found 35-year old Phillip Pardo suffering from a single gunshot wound. Pardo was treated on scene by Great Bend EMS and transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital and later transferred to a Wichita Hospital for treatment and later released.