Charges upgraded against man who attacked 85-year-old Olathe woman with hammer

A man is now facing attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with an attack last month on an 85-year-old woman.

Olathe police were called around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, regarding a disturbance involving a blunt-force object at the Olathe Pointe Shopping Center near W. 119th Street and Black Bob Road.

Police arrived and found the 85-year-old victim suffering from serious injuries after she was attacked by a suspect armed with a hammer…

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