RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in Aggieville have arrested a second suspect.
Just before 2p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 27-year-old Edward Wright of Junction City on a Riley County District Court warrant for first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
These charges were brought by the Riley County Attorney's Office for Wright's involvement in the homicide of Joshua Wardi in February 5, 2022.
Just after 3a.m. on February 5, 2022, RCPD officers working in the police substation in Aggieville heard gunshots. The officers immediately responded in the direction of the gunfire that occurred outside a bar near 12th and Moro Street, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Officers found a 21-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. They also observed an armed man nearby who ran from the area. Two officers chased the suspect on foot, while the third officer remained with the shooting victim and rendered first-aid.
The victim was later identified as Wardi of Fort Riley. Preliminary information indicated that as the armed suspect fled, he turned the corner onto 12th Street. During the foot chase, one of the RCPD officers fired two rounds at the suspect, striking him in the leg, and causing him to stop part way down the block, between Moro Street and Laramie Street.
Officers secured the handgun and provided medical assistance. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
Wright remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $500,000.
On Jan. 7, Junction City Police arrested 24-year-old Jordan Prather of Junction City for on a Riley County District Court warrant for the same charges as Wright. Prather also remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $500,000.