SEDGWICK COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Seward County are investigating the murder of a woman and the attempted murder of a man on Monday. The search for a suspect has ended, according to a media release.

Just after 4pm on Friday, Christopher Dewayne Hoskins was arrested at a residence in Wichita. The arrest occurred without incident. No injuries were reported, according to Liberal police.

Hoskins was taken into custody with the assistance of the Wichita Police Department and the United States Marshals Service.

Hoskins is being held at the Sedgwick County Jail under a $500,000.00 bond.

Just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, emergency responders were called to 188 West Pancake in Liberal for a reported shooting.

Responding officers found a 27-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman had been shot, according to a media release. Both victims were transported to Southwest Medical Center by Seward County EMS in serious condition and then transferred to Wesley Medical Center.

Investigators learned on Monday afternoon that the female victim had died. Her name is being withheld until the family has been notified. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Investigators learned that a dispute between several people occurred in the parking lot when the shooting occurred.