Oct 30, 2023

Police continue search for suspect in Kan. nightclub killing

Posted Oct 30, 2023 7:00 AM
Security camera image Wichita Police
Security camera image Wichita Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting outside a Wichita nightclub and continue asking the public for help to identify a suspect.

Just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police were monitoring at Onyx 10001  E. Kellogg when they heard multiple gunshots, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

Security camera image Wichita Police
Security camera image Wichita Police

First responders located 23-year-old Jaylon Pete of Wichita in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Two other individuals, a 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old man both of Wichita, were struck by gunfire during the shooting. They were transported to local area hospitals for treatment of serious non-life threatening.

Preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation suggest that a disturbance took place inside the business leading up to the shooting. The exact circumstances leading up to this disturbance are still under active investigation.

Detectives and officers are working diligently to determine the sequence of events. Contact detectives at 316-268-4407 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.