On November 11, 2018 at 3:47 AM Parsons Police officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Washington for a report of gunshots. While officers were responding to the area, they were notified that the occupants of 1431 Washington called and reported that their apartment had been shot.

                Sergeant Jeremy Capocasa and officers responded to the building to investigate the shooting. It was reported that an unknown individual pulled up in a smaller black SUV and shot at the building. The shots damaged the wall of the house and a pillow and TV. There were multiple large caliber slugs recovered from the house and shell casings were found in the street.

The dwelling was occupied at the time of the shooting but no one was injured. No suspects were named. A neighborhood canvass was conducted and only one neighbor heard gunshots.

Police continue to try to work with the occupants of the residence to gain their cooperation in this investigation.

There is no evidence that this was a random crime. Evidence indicates the shooter(s) had a specific intent directed at the targeted apartment in the residence.

"In recent weeks the Parsons Police Department has made two separate, but significant arrest of out of area narcotics dealers," according to Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks

Today there was a meeting at Parsons Police Department involving Labette County Sheriff Darren Eichinger, County Attorney Stephen Jones, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Associate Director David Hutchings, Parsons Police Assistant Police Chief Dennis Dodd and Spinks. "This meeting is a continuation of recent law enforcement meeting to discuss a new game plan for narcotics enforcement in Parsons and Labette County," said Spinks.

Inter-agency law enforcement planning is underway to ensure a joint partnership by Eichinger Spinks and Jones. "Partnership efforts between our agencies are alive and growing in Labette County," according to Eichinger. We are looking to see some forward-thinking changes in our enforcement efforts in 2019, so we are laying groundwork to change now."

"It's safe to say illegal drug trafficking, manufacture and distribution are going to receive new emphasis and resources in 2019," according to Spinks. "Today's meeting is a key step forward to bringing change to our local communities."

                This continues to be an on-going investigation and citizens are encouraged to "See It, Hear It, Report It". If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.

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