BURLINGAME, Kan. – Around 7:10 p.m. March 11, 2026, Osage County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in rural Burlingame regarding a report of a possible barricaded subject involved in a verbal domestic disturbance in which shots had been fired.
Deputies responded to the scene and began working to safely resolve the situation. After approximately four hours of attempting to make contact, the subject inside the residence, Christopher Vales, 41, of Burlingame, was safely taken into custody without further incident.
Vales was transported to the Osage County Law Enforcement Center where he was booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and interference with law enforcement.
“The Osage County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Kansas Highway Patrol, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Ottawa Police Department, Coffey County Sheriff’s Office, Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, Burlingame Fire Department, and Osage County EMS for their assistance during this incident,” said Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells. “Situations like this highlight the importance of strong partnerships between emergency service agencies. We are fortunate to have outstanding law enforcement, fire, and EMS partners in our region who are always willing to respond and assist when needed to help ensure the safety of our community.”
The sheriff said investigation of the incident remains ongoing.
