NewsKansas City Public Safety

Actions

Man charged with attempted murder in April 23 shooting in Olathe domestic dispute

Olathe Police Department
Posted

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Olathe man faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a man during a domestic dispute.

Christopher Barwick, 51, made his first appearance Wednesday on the charge in Johnson County, Kansas, District Court.

A judge set Barwick's bond at $500,000.

Olathe police were sent just before 6 p.m. on April 23 to the 800 block of South Windsor Road on a reported armed disturbance between family members.

Officers found the 26-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound

Barwick is due back in court for a hearing on May 12.

For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com.

Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.