May 18, 2022

Police: Suspects beat, burned victim during Kan. home robbery

Posted May 18, 2022 12:00 AM
Perez
Perez

LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating six suspects in connection with a home-invasion violent attack.

On May 2, police responded to an apartment building in northeast Emporia after multiple 911 calls indicating people were running in the area and one person was reported yelling for help, according to Police Captain Lisa Hayes.

At the scene, officers found an injured victim and leaned multiple suspects armed with guns and knives entered an apartment and beat and burned the victim. The suspects then fled.

Aleman-Torres
Aleman-Torres

Detectives in Lyon County conducted a lengthy investigation and arrested six suspects.  Alfredo Perez, Jr., 21 and Lucas Aleman-Torres, 22, both of Emporia are being held on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary.

Christopher Diaz 
Christopher Diaz 

Christopher A. Diaz, 24, of Emporia is being held on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and additional drug allegations.

Spencer
Spencer

Amber N. Spencer, 18, Emporia is being held on requested charges of interference with law enforcement and aid and abet aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary.

Raul Diaz
Raul Diaz

Raul A. Diaz III, 20, of Emporia is being held on requested charges of of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary.

Manzano
Manzano

Jonathan Manzano, 21, Emporia is being held on requested charges of of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, possesion of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. 

The Lyon County Attorney is reviewing the case.