COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate a fatal shooting and are asking the public for help to locate the suspect.
The victim in the shooting identified as Jonathan Martinez, 28, Arkansas City, died from the gunshot wound he sustained after being transported by air ambulance Friday afternoon to a Wichita hospital.
The investigation has identified the shooting suspect as Christopher Robert Henry, 37, of Wichita, according Police Chief Dan Ward.
“We believe Henry is no longer in our community and is likely in the Wichita area,” said Ward.
“A warrant for Hentry's arrest has been obtained and we are working with the Wichita Police department to locate him. Henry should be considered armed and dangerous.”
Henry and Martinez knew each other, and Ward said this was not a random shooting or “road rage.”
The Arkansas City Police Department was able to identify Henry quickly due to the teamwork and assistance of the public and several other law enforcement agencies, including the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and Wichita Police Department. He has a previous conviction for aggravated battery in Lyon County, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on Henry’s whereabouts should immediately contact police.