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Police: Kansas man killed former girlfriend after breakup UPDATE

Emily Sonneman Courtesy photo
Emily Sonneman Courtesy photo

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say a 26-year-old man shot and killed his former girlfriend before killing himself.

Lt. Todd Ojile identified the victim as 24-year-old Emily Sonneman and the suspect as Dion Stevens. Police believe the two were arguing in an apartment Wednesday shortly before the shootings.

Police say the two had been previously involved in relationship, and Sonneman had gone to Stevens’ apartment to return items when they started arguing.

Police told KWCH that Sonneman jumped from a second floor balcony, and Stevens chased her outside and shot her. Police say Sonneman was conscious when officers arrived and was able to identify Stevens as the suspect. She died later at a hospital.

Officers found Stevens dead in the apartment from a single gunshot wound.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating a deadly shooting.

Just before 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, police officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1700 block of South Rock Road, according to a social media report.

Officers located a 24-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to an area hospital and died.

While on scene, officers were directed to an apartment where the suspect was seen running to after the shooting. When officers made entry, they located a 27-year-old man deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The suspect was an ex boyfriend of the victim, according to police. She was at the apartment to return property to him after a breakup.

Police have not released names in the case.

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