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Suspect in Kansas convenience store shooting captured

ATCHISON- Law enforcement authorities in Atchison County reported Thursday night that a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in the parking lot of a convenience store is in custody.

Police in Clinton, Missouri, according to the Atchison County Sheriff, took Terell Dixon, 19, into custody. Details of the arrest have not been released.

Authorities say Dixon fled the scene of Wednesday’s shooting that occurred after a disturbance broke out, according to Atchison Police Chief Michael Wilson.

The victim was identified as Winston Downing.

-The Associated press contributed to this story

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