Update: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Family members say a woman who was beaten and strangled in Smith County over the weekend was attacked by her foster son.

Law enforcement officials were called to the incident Saturday afternoon. When they approached the 15-year-old boy, he fled on horseback. When they finally caught up with him, he fired a shot at the Kansas Highway Patrol and troopers returned fire striking the teen.

The woman's sister said the family has had the teen for at least a couple of years. Before that, they had him off and on because he was problematic, although she described him as an overall sweet kid.

She said her sister was due to be released from the hospital on Monday. She has no broken bones only swelling and bruising.

The KBI says the teen remains in serious condition at a hospital in Kearney, Neb.

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Update: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the attempted murder of a woman in Smith County, as well as an officer-involved shooting.

The Smith County Sheriff's Office was called to 10021 O Road in Smith Center around 10:20 a.m.

Deputies arrived and found a 66-year-old woman who reported being restrained, beaten, and strangled. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to be okay.

The KBI says the suspect, a 15-year-old male, fled the area on horseback. Prompting ground units and the Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Units to begin a search of the area.

Troopers found the suspect near 100 Road and L Road. He was armed with a firearm.

KHP and Smith County Sheriff’s deputies spent a few hours attempting to apprehend the suspect. Then just before 2:20 p.m., the suspect fired at troopers, and two troopers returned fire, striking the subject.

He was taken to a local hospital but was then flown to a Nebraska hospital. His condition is currently unknown.

The teen's identity will be withheld because he is a juvenile.

The KBI says no officers were hurt during the incident.