Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of firing gun from moving vehicle; police say residence was hit

A Lawrence man has been arrested after allegedly firing a handgun from a moving vehicle, police said.

Shortly after 2 a.m. Monday police were called to the intersection of West Sixth Street and Monterey Way for reports of shots fired, said Lawrence Police spokeswoman Kim Murphree. Investigating officers soon stopped suspect Melvin Johnson, 28, in a vehicle in the 1800 block of West 21st Street.

Police said they found spent shell casings and a semi-automatic pistol inside the vehicle. Johnson was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of criminal discharge of a firearm.

At least one round of gunfire hit a residence in the 3900 block of West Eighth Street, Murphree said.

No injuries were reported and alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor, Murprhee said. Police are not looking for any more suspects in the incident.

This story was originally filed as an Operation 100 News report.