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SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old man that occurred on Sunday morning and have three suspects in custody.
Just after 5 a.m., police were dispatched to a shooting call at the Countryside Inn located in the 800 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim identified as Timothy Austin who had been shot once in the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died.
Investigators have learned that Austin was involved in a disturbance in the parking lot of the motel involving three suspects including Bryant Bailey, 49, Robyn Murphy, 52, and Annette Williams, 60, all of Wichita. Police took the suspects into custody. The incident is not random and is believed to be drug related, according to Wichita Police Captain Brett Allred. All three suspects are being held on a requested charge of first-degree murder.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old man that occurred on Sunday morning.
Just after 5 a.m., police were dispatched to a shooting call at the Countryside Inn located in the 800 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.
The investigation has revealed that the victim was involved in a disturbance with a group of individuals in the parking lot when he was shot.
There were no other injuries, and this is not a random incident. No arrests have been made.
Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section at (316) 268-4181. They can also call the See Something, Say Something Hotline at (316) 519-2282, or they can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (316) 267-2111.