Wamego Man Convicted in Shooting at Manhattan Motel
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP)-- A Wamego man who was shot and wounded by police during a confrontation at a Manhattan motel has pleaded no contest to three charges.
Dustin Monroe entered the plea Thursday to two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and a charge criminal discharge of a weapon at an occupied building. Several other charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement.
Prosecutors say Monroe shot at officers several time at the Quality Inn in Manhattan before officers shot and injured him.
Sentencing is scheduled for August. 14. Monroe is currently out on bond.
© Associated Press
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