UPDATE: 4 suspects arrested for attempted aggravated robbery

RENO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted robbery and the four suspects allegedly involved are expected to be in court this week.

Kerrah Shulze, Blaine White, Kaleb Beard and Richard Fenters photos Reno Co. Sheriff

Just after 4:30p.m. Friday police were dispatched to the Kansas State Fairgrounds for an active shooter with a “machine gun.”

Armando Castillo Jr, of Mineral Wells, Texas reported being confronted by four individuals while inside his 5th wheel camper. He was battered but was able to grab a firearm he had hidden in the camper. Castillo fired several shots to try and get the neighbors to call 911.

Everyone involved was still on scene when officers arrived. No injuries were reported due to gunfire. During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspects came to Castillo’s camper to get cash.

Police arrested four suspects identified as 22-year-old Kaleb Schyler Beard, 23-year-old Kerrah Schulze, 20-year-old Richard Fenters and 22-year-old Blaine White all of Wichita. They were jailed on requested charges of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the release. Three had bonded out of jail. Fenters was still in custody, according to online jail records.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Just after 4:30 p.m. Friday, Hutchinson police officers were dispatched to the Kansas State Fairgrounds for a shooting at the RV park.

Armando Castillo Jr. of Mineral Wells, Texas, reported being confronted by four individuals while inside his camper. He was battered but was able to grab a firearm he had hidden in the camper. Castillo fired several shots to try and get the neighbors to call 911.

Everyone involved was still on scene when officers arrived. No injuries were reported from the gunfire. During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspects came to Castillo’s camper with the intent to rob him of money.

Four suspects were arrested and charged with attempted aggravated robbery. They were identified as 22-year-old Kaleb Schyler Beard, 23-year-old Kerrah Schulze, 20-year-old Richard Fenters and 22-year-old Blaine White, all of Wichita.

Also, police were called to 423 E. Avenue A for the report of a stabbing. Police say that was a domestic situation and the victim was injured. However, the injuries were not life-threatening. No word on the identities of those involved.