Murray, Ky.–A Murray man is in custody on several charges after a shots-fired incident that required negotiations to get him out of a residence.
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Calloway County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a residence on Onyx Drive for a report of a burglary in progress.
Upon their arrival, Deputies reported hearing multiple gunshots being fired inside the residence. Initial information indicated the caller was alone inside the residence and was the source of the gunshots.
Deputies attempted to get the caller to exit the residence through negotiations. At approximately 2:00 p.m. a male, later identified as John Nichols, exited the residence and was taken into custody. During a search of the residence, no other people were located.
John S. Nichols, age 59, of Murray, Kentucky was arrested and charged with 5 counts of 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Murray Police Department, Murray-Calloway County Emergency Medical Services and Calloway County Fire-Rescue. The Marshall County Special Response Team was also activated for assistance, but the incident was resolved prior to their arrival.