SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating three overnight shootings that have resulted in deaths.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday, police responded to Via Christi Saint Joseph Hospital, 3600 E. Harry in reference to a shooting victim, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, police contacted a 24-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his arm and abdomen. He was pronounced dead at the hospital
Investigators learned the victim and his 27-year-old cousin were at his residence in the 2200 block of south Main The victim’s cousin was showing him a firearm when it discharged striking the victim. The suspect is currently in police custody, according to Davidson.
At approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting at a residence in the 1500 block of south Water in Wichita. Police located a 29-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle parked in the street.
The investigation revealed that an unknown SUV drove up next to the victim and multiple shots were fired at the victim. He was transported to an area hospital where he died, according to Davidson. Police have made no arrests in this case.
At approximately the same time as the incident on Walter, police responded to a shooting at an apartment in the 800 block of west 26th St. Upon arrival, police located a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The investigation revealed a disturbance ensued between a 25-year-old woman, her 23-year-old boyfriend and her 34-year-old brother. During the disturbance the 34-year-old man brandished a firearm and shot the victim one time. The suspect then fled the scene. Police have not made an arrest.
The WPD is asking anyone with information on these cases to call Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111 or WPD investigators at (316) 268-4407.