Jan 01, 2021

Kan. man dies after shooting at party New Year's morning

Posted Jan 01, 2021 11:00 PM

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that fatally injured 26-year-old Nicholas Sims of Wichita.

At 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a shooting at a home in the 2600 block of North Bullinger in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located Sims, who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The investigation revealed a party was taking place at the home with at least 50 individuals. During the party, an argument ensued between Sims and a suspect inside the home. The argument moved to outside of the home, where Sims was shot by the suspect.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of what occurred in this case.