Shots Fired Call Results in Arrest

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were dispatched to 900 Block of W. Skyline Rd., in response to reports of shots fired and a male subject walking with a shotgun.

Upon arrival, officers detained a male matching the description provided by the reporting party. The individual was identified as Kyle Richardson, 40, of Arkansas City. Officers determined that Richardson was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of a handgun.

After speaking with multiple tenants, officers confirmed that a single shotgun round had been fired. A spent shotgun shell casing was located in the vicinity where Richardson was detained. Following an investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Richardson’s apartment, where officers recovered the shotgun as evidence.

Richardson was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol and unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits. His bond was set at $3,000. No injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.

The Arkansas City Police Department encourages any residents with information regarding this incident or those who may have discovered property damage to contact ACPD at 620-441-4547 or Crime Stoppers at 620-442-7777. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online or via the attached QR code.