The Latest: 29-year-old dead after shooting in Kan. bar parking lot

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that left a man dead.

Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KWCH

Just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at Magoos Bar and Grill located in the 2300 block of S. Oliver in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler. Upon arrival, officers located the scene of a shooting, but no victim was located.

Shortly after, the victim identified as 29-year-old Demario Cooks of Wichita arrived by private vehicle at an area hospital with critical injuries and later died, according to Police Captain Brent Allred.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the Cooks was inside the bar attending a birthday party, and a disturbance occurred between several other men. They moved into the parking lot, and multiple shots were fired, striking the victim.

Investigators have identified one individual who was at the scene. Police located him at a residence in the 1100 Block of North Pershing in Wichita, according to Allred. He had a gunshot wound to his arm and was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Police investigators are working to contact others who were at the scene.

This was not a random incident. It the 22nd criminal homicide in Wichita in 2019, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to contact police.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that left a 29-year-old man dead.

Shortly after, the victim from the shooting arrived by private vehicle at an area hospital with critical injuries and later died, according to Wheeler.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim was inside the bar, and a disturbance occurred between several other men. They moved into the parking lot, and multiple shots were fired, striking the victim.

This was not a random incident. Police have not identified the victim or reported an arrest.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to contact police.