Fort Scott Police Department
09/11/2024
Case Number 24-01504FS
On Wednesday September, 11th at approximately 0253 hours, the Fort Scott Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Charles Street in Fort Scott.
Upon arrival at that location, FSPD officers learned that an altercation had taken place between a 16-year-old male and a 41-year-old male identified as Nicholas Howard Juarez.
Officers were advised the altercation had taken place at a residence in the 100 block of South Margrave Street in Fort Scott. During the altercation, the juvenile male sustained a laceration from a knife utilized by Juarez. The juvenile’s injury is not considered life threatening at this time.
Juarez is believed to have left the scene on foot and has not been located.
This is believed to have been an isolated incident however; Juarez should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Contact the Fort Scott Police Department or call 911 if you have information related to this incident or have information concerning the whereabouts of Nicholas Juarez.
Please note. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.