Man killed during a robbery in SE Wichita; deceased suspect identified

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On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to reports of a shooting at a massage parlor at the Boulevard Plaza in the southeast part of Wichita, east of Lincoln & George Washington Blvd.

Officers discovered an individual, identified as 44-year-old Robexy Figueroa from Wyoming, with multiple gunshot wounds; Figueroa was pronounced deceased at the scene by Sedgwick County EMS.

Preliminary investigations suggest Figueroa entered the establishment armed with a firearm to commit a robbery. An altercation ensued between Figueroa and a 71-year-old man, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

The older man sustained multiple gunshot injuries and was hospitalized; he's currently in stable condition and is expected to recover.

The Wichita Police Department continues investigating the incident and urges anyone with pertinent information to contact them at 316-268-4407. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

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