Monday, April 6, 2020

Pittsburg man charged with first degree murder in shooting death of his father

(From the Crawford County Sheriff's Office)

On April 5, 2020 at approximately 2151 hours, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a resident at 1313 West Atkinson, Pittsburg Kansas.

The caller, identified as Michael J. Woodson, reported that he had just shot his father. 

Officers responded to the residence and upon arrival located Mr. Woodson who was placed under arrest. A deceased male victim was located inside the house. 








The victim was identified as David M. Buckley, 53 of Pittsburg. 

The Crawford County Deputy Coroner responded to the scene. The body was transported to Kansas City for autopsy. Michael Woodson was transported to the Crawford County Jail where he was subsequently booked in on Murder in the 1st degree. The investigation is ongoing.

Michael Woodson is presumed innocent unless and until the allegations against him are proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Pittsburg PD, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Crawford County EMS responded to the scene.

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