RENO COUNTY — The Kansas man arrested by police in connection with a gunfight in Hutchinson Tuesday evening made his initial court appearance Thursday.

Curtis Garcia, 26, is jailed on a $500,000 bond on suspicion of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Norman Cushinberry.

Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, police were called to the 500 block of North Washington in Hutchinson on the report of a shooting and found Cushinberry in the street. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

The other victim, 18-year-old Tristan J. Delaney, was wounded and taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was then flown to Wesley Medical Center, where he is currently listed in critical condition. He was shot in the face and the abdomen, according to statements made in court.

Other statements in court indicate the shootings may have been over the possible sale of marijuana, as well as the use of fake money.

Police found a shotgun near Cushinberry. They also found some .380-caliber shells at the scene and during a search of Garcia’s home. Officers say they found a .380 caliber handgun and a  a 9 mm handgun.

It was also mentioned that Garcia had his two kids in the truck he was driving. Garcia told police he did what he had to do to protect himself and his daughters. He is claiming self-defense.

Video surveillance of the scene only shows Delaney running from a home on the west side of the street. He then drops to the ground. The video shows Garcia get out of his truck and throw the shotgun onto the sidewalk. The shooting is still under investigation.

No formal charges have been filed. Garcia is expected back in court on July 6.