Wichita Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a recent homicide investigation.
The suspect was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on multiple charges, including 2nd degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, and an outstanding warrant.
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 29, officers responded to the west of 2nd & Meridian after the report of a shooting.
Officers found a 26-year-old Wichita man on the ground with a gunshot wound; he'd been shot in the back. The victim was hospitalized, and later pronounced dead from his injury.
Detectives learned the shooting followed a disturbance between the victim and four other males, all of whom fled the area after the shooting.
One person-of-interest remains outstanding. Investigators are actively working leads to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved.
If you have information that can help, call WPD Investigations at (316) 268-4407. To remain anonymous, submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111.