HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old man charged with first-degree murder for a Sept. 22 fatal shooting was bound over for trial Thursday by District Judge Joe McCarville.

Quinton Moore is accused of shooting 42-year-old Clarence D. Allen multiple times in his head and neck while he slept in his bed at a residence at 1701 E. 30th in Hutchinson.

Thursday’s testimony began with Steven Griffith Jr., who told the court that his sister — Jessica Crowe — called him late the night of the crime and wanted him to help her because she was scared of Allen and was worried he would wake up and batter her.

Crowe, Moore and Allen were all staying in the same home.

Griffith arrived at a neighbor’s home to get his sister. Moore was there and said he was going back to the house to get his shoes. While Moore was back at the house, the others heard multiple gunshots. Shortly after, they saw Moore coming back across the street. Griffith said Moore was walking, but Crowe said Moore was running.

Later that night, all three went to a home on East 6th. Crowe and her mother eventually went back to the home, where they found Allen’s body.

In court Thursday, Crowe testified that Allen abused her and her children.

In 2016 there were allegations of possible abuse by Allen of the children, but an investigation by Hutchinson police found insufficient evidence that the abuse actually occurred. Allen took a polygraph test and passed.

During an interview with Hutchinson Police Detective Curtis Black, Moore — at first — denied shooting Allen. However, Moore later admitted to shooting Allen, but said he blacked out during the incident.

The gun used in the shooting was found in a poly cart at the home on East 6th. It was a Smith & Wesson .40-caliber semi-automatic handgun.

At the scene, officers found six .40-caliber shell casings and three bullets.

The victim had been shot five times in his head and face. One bullet entered his neck and exited his back. All of the wounds were on his right side since he was sleeping on his left side. Officers determined there was no indication of a struggle.

Moore will be arraigned on the charges Monday. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond.