Updated 3:50 p.m. Tuesday
A Manhattan man charged with first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery will seek a new attorney.
At a hearing Tuesday, it was determined that the Public Defender’s office will not be representing 29-year-old Richard Goens due to a conflict of interest. He’ll return for a status hearing Jan. 7.
Goens is charged in the Nov. 1 shooting death of 24-year-old Tanner Zamecnik at a west-Manhattan apartment complex. He faces additional charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault against a female victim.
Goens remains jailed on a $1 million bond.
Monday 9 p.m. – Manhattan murder suspect due in court Tuesday for status hearing
The man at the center of a Manhattan homicide is due in Riley County District court Tuesday afternoon.
A status hearing which was reset two weeks ago will take place at 1 p.m. for 29-year-old Richard Goens, accused in the shooting death of 24-year-old Tanner Zamecnik. At issue is whether or not a conflict of interest exists that would prohibit the Public Defender’s office from providing legal representation.
Goens faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in addition to a charge of aggravated battery and aggravated assault against a female victim. The incident occurred Nov. 1 in the 1400 block of Cambridge Place on Manhattan’s west side. A criminal complaint alleges Goens approached Zamecnik’s vehicle in an attempt to rob him and fired the fatal shot.
Goens remains jailed on a $1 million bond.
