Kansas man arrested in killing of dad, attempted killing of stepmom, official says

A 33-year-old Russell, Kansas, man has been arrested in the killing of his father and attempted killing of his stepmother, Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Natalie Turner said.

Robert “Bobby” James Torres was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the killing of Robert Torres, 49, and attempted killing of Deborah Torres, 49, Turner said Friday.

Police were called around 9:30 p.m. Thursday to a reported shooting in the 800 block of East Second in Russell.

Arriving officers found Deborah Torres suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She is expected to survive.

“She told officers her husband … was still inside their residence,” Turner said in a news release. “When officers entered the home, they discovered (Robert) Torres deceased in the back living room of the home from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers began clearing the home and discovered no additional subjects.”

Officers learned the suspect was Robert “Bobby” James Torres, whom deputies with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office found and arrested in the 2200 block of Highway 40 in Russell.

Turner did not say what might have led to the incident.