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A 36-year-old man, identified as Steve Antone McDonald, shot and killed his girlfriend during a domestic violence incident early Saturday morning in Parsons, Kansas, before turning the gun on himself, according to the Parsons Police Department.
Gunfire Reported After Screams in Residential Area
Police were dispatched around 1:27 a.m. to the 1100 block of Richard Avenue after multiple 911 callers reported screaming followed by two gunshots.
Responding officers found a woman deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet released the woman’s name.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was domestic in nature,” police stated in an official news release.
Juvenile Witness Details Domestic Abuse
Investigators interviewed the woman’s juvenile son, who reported that an argument between McDonald and his mother turned violent.According to the boy, McDonald struck him in the head, prompting his mother to flee the home.
McDonald reportedly chased her down the street, firing two shots, one of which fatally struck her.
Suspect Flees Scene in Victim’s Vehicle
Following the shooting, McDonald returned to the house briefly before fleeing in the victim’s white 2000 Cadillac Escalade.
Law enforcement issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert for McDonald and the vehicle.
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office later located the Escalade near Severy, Kansas. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, McDonald fled, initiating a brief pursuit before crashing the vehicle.
Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Ends Manhunt
Deputies approached the crashed vehicle and discovered McDonald had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Despite emergency medical efforts, he died from his injury at the scene, according to Parsons police.
McDonald’s History of Domestic Violence Revealed
Police revealed that McDonald had a recent and serious history of domestic abuse. On April 24, 2025, he was arrested on multiple charges, including:
- Aggravated domestic battery
- Aggravated kidnapping
- Criminal threat
- Criminal damage to property
- Endangering a child
He was released on bond on May 15, 2025. Authorities confirmed he had been living in Parsons with the victim, although he originally came from the Kansas City area.
Investigation Ongoing; Public Urged to Share Information
The Parsons Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department directly:
- PPD Main Line: 620-421-7060
- Tip Line: 620-421-7057
- Email: tips@parsonspdks.gov
This tragic case of domestic violence turned deadly, ending the lives of two individuals and leaving a young child traumatized.
Police are urging anyone with additional details to come forward as the investigation continues. The incident also raises broader concerns about bond release policies and repeat domestic violence offenders.