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Kansas teen is 2nd suspect accused in fatal gunfight

RENO COUNTY— A second Kansas man shot during a gunfight in Hutchinson on June 26 is now also jailed on a $500,000 bond and accused of first-degree murder.

Delaney-photo Reno County

Tristan Delaney, 18, is now charged along with 26-year-old Curtis Garcia in the case.

Both were arrested in association with the shooting death of 18-year-old Norman Cushinberry.

Just before 6:30 p.m. on June 26, 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  in the face and the abdomen and taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was then flown to Wesley Medical Center.

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

Security camera images show Delaney approaching Garcia’s vehicle. Cushinberry was a passenger in the vehicle. He was shot and his body was pulled from the truck after a struggle inside.

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 also found a .380 caliber handgun and a 9 mm handgun at the home.

Garcia, who has claimed the shooting was in self-defense, is expected back in court on July 6. Delaney will be back in court on July 10.

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