BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 4p.m. Sunday, a family in Andover called police to request a welfare check on an 81-year-old woman at an apartment in Andover, according to Police Captain Ben Graber.

Police discovered the woman had been assaulted. EMS transported her to an area hospital where she died.

Investigators learned the woman had picked up a 23-year-old relative who was released from jail and brought him to her apartment.&nbsp;

Police located the suspect driving in Wichita and attempted a traffic stop. He ran from officers but was eventually arrested and remains hospitalized, according to Graber.&nbsp; Authorities have not released the name of the victim.

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 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have a suspect in custody.Just before 4p.m. Sunday, a family in Andover called police to request a welfare check on an 81-year-old woman at an apartment in Andover, according to Police Captain Ben Graber.Police discovered the woman had been assaulted. EMS transported her to an area hospital where she died.Investigators learned the woman had picked up a 23-year-old relative who was released from jail and brought him to her apartment.&nbsp;Police located the suspect driving in Wichita and attempted a traffic stop. He ran from officers but was eventually arrested and remains hospitalized, according to Graber.&nbsp; Authorities have not released the name of the victim.

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