SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have made an arrest.
Just before 5:30p.m. Monday, deputies were sent to a disturbance call involving a weapon in the 4500 block of south Meadowview in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.
When deputies arrived, they located a 55-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence.
EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. The suspect identified as 62-year-old Phoukhong Khamvongsa of Wichita, was arrested at the residence and booked into the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.
The victim and suspect are family members, according to Blick.
Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.