GREAT BEND — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a shooting and have filed second-degree attempted murder charges against 36-year-old Troy Thomas Tutak, according to Barton County Attorney Amy Mellor.

Just before 5 a.m. Oct. 20, officers from the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to the 5900 block of Hemlock Drive in reference to a shooting, according to a media release.

Upon officers arrival, they located a 33-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. Officers also found Tutak at the scene.

After questioning about the incident, Police arrested Tutak and he was transported to the Barton County jail. The victim was transported to the hospital in Great Bend and she was later flown to a Wichita hospital with critical injuries.

Tutak was arrested and is being held on a $100,000 Bond, according to Mellor. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 8.