Dec 07, 2023

2 Kan. murder suspects jailed in Okla. after stop at hospital

Posted Dec 07, 2023 2:00 AM
Police on the scene early Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH
Police on the scene early Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting have two suspect in custody.

Around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, the Blackwell, Oklahoma Police Department contacted Sedgwick County Dispatch, reporting a shooting investigation involving two individuals who had entered a Blackwell hospital, with one of them sustaining a gunshot wound, according to Officer Andrew Ford.

Following discussions with the subjects, Blackwell Police shared information with Sedgwick County Dispatch. Consequently, the Wichita Police Department was alerted to respond to the Hydraulic and MacArthur area based on information suggesting that the shooting victim, 34-year-old Daniel McPherson, would be found there.

Upon arrival, officers discovered McPherson with a gunshot wound to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide investigators were dispatched to conduct the investigation and later traveled to Blackwell, Oklahoma where the two male suspects are now in custody.  Police have not released the names of the suspects. The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office.

Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting and subsequent death of Daniel McPherson occurred within Wichita's jurisdiction. For those with information about this incident, please contact detectives at 316-268-4407, utilize the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519- 2282, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. Alternatively, you can submit a tip by scanning the QR code below (23C162853).