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Update: Police identify 2 Kansas men killed during home break-in

Law enforcement on the scene of the shooting-photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Police say a young man shot and killed two people who were trying to break into a Wichita home during the weekend.

Police Lt. Jeff Gilmore says the men killed Saturday afternoon were 20-year-old Ky Jones Jr. and 20-year-old Jeremy Burdine.

Gilmore says an 18-year-old and another person were in the home when the two men tried to force their way in. The homeowner tried to block the door but when Jones and Burdine tried to enter, the 18-year-old fired several shots through the door, killing them.

Gilmore says the homeowner had previous problems with the two men and officers had been called to the home in the past.

The man who lives at the home was arrested on unrelated burglary charges.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest.

Just after 3pm Saturday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1600 block of south Fern in Wichita, according to officer Charlie Davidson.

Upon arrival officers located two 20 year old males on the ground in front of a residence in the 1500 block of west Merton with multiple gunshot wounds.

Both males were transported to an area hospital where they were pounced deceased.  Officers contacted an 18 year old male and 19 year old female inside of the residence.  The 18 year old male was arrested and booked into jail for burglary.   Police did not released names of the victims.

This incident is not a random incident, and there are no outstanding suspects, according to Davidson. The investigation is still ongoing and the case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

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