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Murder warrant issued for suspect in Manhattan shooting

Harris-photo Riley Co. Police

RILEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating a fatal shooting and searching for a suspect.

Just before 6p.m. Sunday, police received several 911 calls stating there had been a shooting on Nelson’s Landing in Manhattan, according to a media release.

When officers arrived on scene to the 2800 block of Nelson’s Landing, they found one male,
ident18582220_1459844550702884_3543830307084801274_nified as German Gonzalez-Garcia, 39, of Manhattan, dead from gunshot wounds.

A second man was found on scene, also suffering from gunshot wounds. He was  lifeflighted to Stormont Vail in Topeka in critical condition.

Officers developed a person of interest in the case, identified as Steven Harris, 38, Manhattan. Harris is approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 145 pounds.

He has short brown hair, brown eyes, and has distinctive tattoos on his head and neck.

On Monday, the Riley County Police Department conducted an operation in the 600 block of Frey Dr. in an attempt to locate Harris. Officers were unable to locate Harris at that time.

Officers are also looking for a gold 2004 Buick Rendezvous that may be connected with the case.

A warrant, for 1 count of murder and 1 count of attempted murder, has been issued for Steven Harris.

Harris is considered armed and dangerous. If you locate Harris, DO NOT APPROACH, call 911. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can contact dispatch at 785-537-2112 or you can remain anonymous by calling the Riley County Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777 or 1-800-222-8477.

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