UPDATE: 

A fatal shooting investigation in Manhattan has led to a half-dozen arrests, including two people suspected of burglarizing the suspected shooter’s home while it was staked out by police.

The body of 31-year-old Steve Freel was found Wednesday along a dirt road north of Manhattan. On Thursday, Riley County police said a 19-year-old man suspected of first-degree murder was being held
on $1 million bond.

Police believe the victim and suspect committed several armed robberies together but had a falling-out that led to Freel being driven to a rural area and shot.

Also arrested were a 41-year-old man accused of conspiring to kill Freel; two women accused of joining the homicide suspect in armed robberies; and two teenagers accused of breaking into the suspect’s home and removing evidence.

ORIGINAL:

Riley County police have arrested a suspect in the death of a man found along a dirt road north of Manhattan.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the dead man has been identified as 31-year-old Steve Free, of Manhattan. A resident reported the body Wednesday morning.

Authorities haven’t disclosed how or when the killing occurred.

Police announced the arrest early Thursday. More details were expected to be released later Thursday.