Garden City man arrested after phycial altercation involving a gun

Garden City, Kan.–A Garden City man was arrested Saturday evening after a struggle over a gun in a home/

At around 6 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to 1716 Parkwood Lane for a reported aggravated assault involving two men. Through the investigation, officers learned that 71-year-old Apolinar Vazquez Corona had been drinking at the residence prior to the arrival of several other individuals.

An argument began between Apolinar and a 43-year-old woman, during which she was allegedly pushed. A 22- year-old man intervened, leading to a physical altercation. During the confrontation, Apolinar allegedly produced a 9mm handgun and pointed it at the 22-year-old’s head. The two struggled over the firearm, and Apolinar pulled the trigger multiple times; however, the handgun did not discharge. The 22-year-old was eventually able to gain control of the firearm.

Apolinar Vazquez Corona was arrested and lodged in the Finney County Jail on allegations of attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault, domestic battery, and endangerment of a child.