SEDGWICK COUNTY – A man wanted for murder in Florida was critically injured after a shootout with US Marshals in Wichita on Wednesday, according Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsey.

Marshals attempted to arrested the suspect at a home in the 1000 Block of Ellis Street.

He shot at the officers and fled in a car with two others.

The vehicle crashed into a home short distance away.

 

US Marshals attempted to arrest a male on a homicide warrant a short time ago in 1000 block of S. Ellis when they were shot at by suspect.

— Chief Gordon Ramsay (@Chief_Ramsay) December 14, 2016

 

The suspect attempted to take his own life and was transported to a hospital when confronted by officers, according to Ramsey.

Officers were not injured.

Name of the suspect was not released.