Suspect arrested after woman shot in face

A woman was shot in the face Sunday morning at a western Lawrence apartment complex, and a suspect was arrested a few hours later on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder, Lawrence Police said.

Police identified the suspect as Domonic A. Shepherd, 25, of Lawrence. Formal charges are pending.

At 6:24 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a shooting at Canyon Court Apartment Homes, 700 Comet Lane, where they found the victim, according to a news release issued by Police Capt. Dan Affalter.

The woman’s identity was not released. She was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and then transferred to a Kansas City area hospital. Her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening at the time, according to the news release.

Police are still searching for the weapon used in the crime. If anyone has any information about the incident, they are asked to call detectives at 830-7430 or Crime Stoppers at 843-TIPS. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous.