SEWARD COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Seward County are investigating a shooting death.
Just after 11 a.m. on Saturday emergency responders were called to the 500 block of East Pancake for a reported shooting. Responding officers found two victims, according to a media release.
A 24-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will be completed in the coming days to determine the cause of death.
A 20-year-old male received gunshot wounds and was transported to Southwest Medical Center by Seward County EMS. His wounds were not life threatening.
He was treated and released from the hospital.
Investigators learned that a dispute between several people occurred in the parking lot when the shooting occurred.
Witnesses at the scene provided investigators descriptions of vehicles and persons involved.
Just after 5:20 p.m., a 23-year-old male suspect was apprehended at a residence in rural Seward County in connection with the shooting.
He was taken into custody without incident. An affidavit will be submitted to the Seward County Attorney seeking formal charges.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Liberal Police Department at 626-0150 or the Crime Hotline at 624-4000.