Man shot, killed by Hutchinson officers is linked to woman’s body in creek

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed by Hutchinson police after a confrontation early Tuesday at the man’s house, authorities said.

Jonathan P. Wilson was shot and killed shortly before 1 a.m. in the 800 block of North Van Buren on the west side of Hutchinson by officers using patrol rifles, according to a statement released by the Hutchinson Police Department.

A caller to 911 said Wilson confessed to committing a murder and was armed with a knife, the statement said. Officers arriving at the house were confronted by Wilson, who was irate and threatened to harm them.

Three small children were in the house with Wilson, and the officers became concerned for their safety, said Hutchinson Police Capt. Troy Hoover. Wilson began breaking windows in the house.

As officers began removing the children, Wilson began throwing items – including a knife – at the officers, Hoover said. The officers responded by firing several shots, killing Wilson.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting.

Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson confirmed Wilson had been identified as a suspect in the death of a woman whose body was found in a small creek in northwest Reno County on Monday afternoon.

The woman was identified on Tuesday as 38-year-old Mary Ann Arnett of Hutchinson. Capt. Steve Lutz of the Reno County Sheriff’s Office said in an e-mailed statement that officers are still investigating the woman’s death.

About 13 Hutchinson city police and Reno County sheriff’s deputies responded at the home.

“Officers could hear (the children) crying and screaming, and him breaking things,” Hoover said. “We were concerned they were in danger.”

Hoover said one child was “very small,” and the other two are believed to be ages 3 and 4.

“He made comments such as, ‘If you want me, you’re going to have to come in and get me,’ ” Hoover said.

Hoover said two Hutchinson officers fired at Wilson “more than once,” but he did not know how many shots were fired or where Wilson was hit.

This story was originally published June 23, 2015 at 7:02 AM with the headline "Man shot, killed by Hutchinson officers is linked to woman’s body in creek."