The first subject encountered was identified as Shawn James Tallant Jr. of Baxter Springs. Tallant was leaving the area when officers approached and observed that he was suffering from two gunshot wounds to the thigh and leg. He was detained and an ambulance was dispatched.
The occupants of the home came outside voluntarily without incident. Detectives were on scene to conduct interviews both there and later at the Police Department. It was alleged by the occupants, identified as Braden Matthew Coe and Leslie Cantrell, that Tallant had invaded their home and assaulted them. They stated there were two juveniles in the home also at the time of the invasion.
They barricaded themselves and the children in a bedroom and when Tallant continued towards them. Coe fired several shots, striking Tallant twice. One in the thigh and another round in the calf. Officers seized a 9mm handgun from the scene.
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