SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal Monday night shooting have identified the victim as 18-year-old Fernando Recio of Wichita.

Shortly before midnight on Monday, police were dispatched to the 2100 block of South Meridian in Wichita for a shooting that was reported at a car wash in that area, according to Officer Trevor Macey.

 Upon arrival, police located Recio with a single gunshot wound. They began emergency lifesaving measures and EMS tranported Recio to an area hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and are asking the public for help with information in the case.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a teen has died after being shot at a south Wichita car wash. The shooting happened just before midnight Monday, when police were called to the area for a report of a shooting. Officers who arrived on the scene found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck.

Police say the teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His name was not immediately released. Homicide detectives are investigating and say they don't believe the shooting was random. No arrests had been reported or suspects named by Tuesday morning.

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 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation early Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal Monday night shooting have identified the victim as 18-year-old Fernando Recio of Wichita.Shortly before midnight on Monday, police were dispatched to the 2100 block of South Meridian in Wichita for a shooting that was reported at a car wash in that area, according to Officer Trevor Macey. Upon arrival, police located Recio with a single gunshot wound. They began emergency lifesaving measures and EMS tranported Recio to an area hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and are asking the public for help with information in the case.-----------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a teen has died after being shot at a south Wichita car wash. The shooting happened just before midnight Monday, when police were called to the area for a report of a shooting. Officers who arrived on the scene found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck.Police say the teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His name was not immediately released. Homicide detectives are investigating and say they don't believe the shooting was random. No arrests had been reported or suspects named by Tuesday morning.

Homicide: Police ID Kansas teen killed near car wash

By QUINCY SNOWDON <a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/">Sentinel Colorado</a>

AURORA, Colo. — A 26-year-old sex offender&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/aurora-sex-offender-pleads-not-guilty-to-assaulting-3-women-just-days-after-prison-release/?swcfpc=1">previously convicted of raping a woman in Kansas in 2011</a>&nbsp;is standing trial in Colorado this week on more than a dozen charges related to multiple violent crimes in Arapahoe County.

Prosecutors in the 18th Judicial District began trying Tre Carrasco on May 4 for a pair of cases filed out of Aurora and Cherry Hills Village in winter 2019. The trial is slated to run until May 13.

A native of Hays,&nbsp;Carrasco has been accused of assaulting three different women in three different cities days after he was released from a Kansas state prison Feb. 1, 2019, according to court documents.

Two days after he was released, Kansas police said Carrasco raped a woman at gunpoint in the front seat of her car in Hays.

Less than a week later, investigators accused Carrasco of attempting to kidnap a woman in Aurora while stealing her car outside of the 24-hour fitness on South Abilene Street. He’s facing felony kidnapping, robbery, aggravated car theft and other charges in connection with that incident.

The woman whose car was stolen later identified Carrasco in a police lineup by comparing him to the R&amp;B star The Weeknd. Police agreed that Carrasco “has a passing resemblance to the same singer,” according to court documents.

And on Feb. 12, authorities identified Carrasco as&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/affidavit-sex-offender-raped-au-pair-at-knifepoint-days-after-being-released-from-kansas-prison-on-prior-sex-charges/">the man who raped a Mexican au pair at knifepoint</a>&nbsp;while the woman was working in a Cherry Hills Village home in the middle of the day. He’s been charged with felony sexual assault, robbery, burglary and other charges in that case.

Aurora police arrested Carrasco on Feb. 12 after pulling him over near the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and Galena Street. He was driving&nbsp;the same car that was reported stolen from the woman at the local&nbsp;24-Hour fitness the week before.

He was arrested on a warrant for “rape gun” filed against him in connection to the assault in Hays nine days earlier.

Local prosecutors will simultaneously try Carrasco for the crimes in Aurora and Cherry Hills Village, according to a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office. He pleaded guilty to all charges filed against him in August 2019.

Carrasco has a history of lascivious behavior dating back more than a decade, according to court documents. He was named as a suspect in at least six other crimes in Kansas that were sexual in nature between November 2008 and July 2011, records show.

In 2008 and 2009, Carrasco was suspected of peeping into windows and tickling women’s feet and legs as they slept.

In June 2010, he was suspected of raping a woman in Hays. A year later, Carrasco was arrested after police said he chased a Hays woman walking on a street, beat her and violently sexually assaulted her.

In April 2013, Carrasco was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/2013/04/08/hays-teen-will-be-sentenced-today/">sentenced to slightly more than eight years in prison</a>&nbsp;for the July 2011 assault. He was also required to register as a sex offender in Kansas.

Carrasco incurred a litany of disciplinary infractions while in Kansas prisons between 2014 and 2018, including using stimulants, disobeying orders and disrespecting corrections officers, according to Kansas Department of Corrections records.

Carrasco has been held on a $1.1 million bond since he was arrested in Aurora in February 2019, records show. In July 2020, he pleaded guilty to a felony contraband charge and was sentenced to two years in state prison. He’s been detained at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Buena Vista since then.

Carrasco has been transferred back to the Arapahoe County jail for his court proceedings in the coming days, according to county records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620146916536.png" alt="Tre Carrasco / Colorado Department of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Tre Carrasco / Colorado Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>By QUINCY SNOWDON <a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/">Sentinel Colorado</a>AURORA, Colo. — A 26-year-old sex offender&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/aurora-sex-offender-pleads-not-guilty-to-assaulting-3-women-just-days-after-prison-release/?swcfpc=1">previously convicted of raping a woman in Kansas in 2011</a>&nbsp;is standing trial in Colorado this week on more than a dozen charges related to multiple violent crimes in Arapahoe County.Prosecutors in the 18th Judicial District began trying Tre Carrasco on May 4 for a pair of cases filed out of Aurora and Cherry Hills Village in winter 2019. The trial is slated to run until May 13.A native of Hays,&nbsp;Carrasco has been accused of assaulting three different women in three different cities days after he was released from a Kansas state prison Feb. 1, 2019, according to court documents.Two days after he was released, Kansas police said Carrasco raped a woman at gunpoint in the front seat of her car in Hays.Less than a week later, investigators accused Carrasco of attempting to kidnap a woman in Aurora while stealing her car outside of the 24-hour fitness on South Abilene Street. He’s facing felony kidnapping, robbery, aggravated car theft and other charges in connection with that incident.The woman whose car was stolen later identified Carrasco in a police lineup by comparing him to the R&amp;B star The Weeknd. Police agreed that Carrasco “has a passing resemblance to the same singer,” according to court documents.And on Feb. 12, authorities identified Carrasco as&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/affidavit-sex-offender-raped-au-pair-at-knifepoint-days-after-being-released-from-kansas-prison-on-prior-sex-charges/">the man who raped a Mexican au pair at knifepoint</a>&nbsp;while the woman was working in a Cherry Hills Village home in the middle of the day. He’s been charged with felony sexual assault, robbery, burglary and other charges in that case.Aurora police arrested Carrasco on Feb. 12 after pulling him over near the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and Galena Street. He was driving&nbsp;the same car that was reported stolen from the woman at the local&nbsp;24-Hour fitness the week before.He was arrested on a warrant for “rape gun” filed against him in connection to the assault in Hays nine days earlier.Local prosecutors will simultaneously try Carrasco for the crimes in Aurora and Cherry Hills Village, according to a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office. He pleaded guilty to all charges filed against him in August 2019.Carrasco has a history of lascivious behavior dating back more than a decade, according to court documents. He was named as a suspect in at least six other crimes in Kansas that were sexual in nature between November 2008 and July 2011, records show.In 2008 and 2009, Carrasco was suspected of peeping into windows and tickling women’s feet and legs as they slept.In June 2010, he was suspected of raping a woman in Hays. A year later, Carrasco was arrested after police said he chased a Hays woman walking on a street, beat her and violently sexually assaulted her.In April 2013, Carrasco was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/2013/04/08/hays-teen-will-be-sentenced-today/">sentenced to slightly more than eight years in prison</a>&nbsp;for the July 2011 assault. He was also required to register as a sex offender in Kansas.Carrasco incurred a litany of disciplinary infractions while in Kansas prisons between 2014 and 2018, including using stimulants, disobeying orders and disrespecting corrections officers, according to Kansas Department of Corrections records.Carrasco has been held on a $1.1 million bond since he was arrested in Aurora in February 2019, records show. In July 2020, he pleaded guilty to a felony contraband charge and was sentenced to two years in state prison. He’s been detained at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Buena Vista since then.Carrasco has been transferred back to the Arapahoe County jail for his court proceedings in the coming days, according to county records.

Hays man stands trial in Colorado for series of violent crimes

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged altercation that sent a teen to the hospital with serious injuries and have made an arrest.

On Monday, police were notified of an incident that had occurred on Sunday evening in the 1100 block North 7th Street in Atchison,according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

 A group of young men were playing basketball when two of the men playing had an argument and one struck the other twice in the face with his fists causing injuries including a fractured bone and a broken tooth. 

The 18 year old victim was treated and released from a Kansas City hospital on Sunday night. 

Later Monday, police arrested 18-year-old Elijah Z. Haley of Atchison, on a requested charge of aggravated battery. He remains in the county jail, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620136769994.png" alt="Haley-photo Atchison County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Haley-photo Atchison County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged altercation that sent a teen to the hospital with serious injuries and have made an arrest.On Monday, police were notified of an incident that had occurred on Sunday evening in the 1100 block North 7th Street in Atchison,according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. A group of young men were playing basketball when two of the men playing had an argument and one struck the other twice in the face with his fists causing injuries including a fractured bone and a broken tooth. The 18 year old victim was treated and released from a Kansas City hospital on Sunday night. Later Monday, police arrested 18-year-old Elijah Z. Haley of Atchison, on a requested charge of aggravated battery. He remains in the county jail, according to online jail records.

Kan. teen arrested for alleged basketball court fight

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after police found them in the midst of a fight.

Just before 7:30 p.m. May 1, police responded to the intersection of Eighth Street and Forrest Glenn Drive in Arkansas City for a report of a possible motor vehicle accident, according to a media release from police.

At the scene, officers learned the incident was actually a verbal disturbance, not a traffic accident. Police made contact with the driver, later identified as 43-year-old Cassandra Dawn Shaw and her passenger 32-year-old Ansuan Shamarr Hollingsworth both of Arkansas City.

Neither individual was able to produce keys to the vehicle, which was creating a traffic hazard. During an inventory of the vehicle, police found numerous items of drugs and paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Officers arrested Shaw on requested charges of disorderly conduct-domestic violence and driving with a suspended driver’s license. Officers arrested Hollingsworth on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He also booked on one misdemeanor count each of criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct-domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620136432430.png" alt="Hollingsworth -photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Hollingsworth -photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after police found them in the midst of a fight.Just before 7:30 p.m. May 1, police responded to the intersection of Eighth Street and Forrest Glenn Drive in Arkansas City for a report of a possible motor vehicle accident, according to a media release from police.At the scene, officers learned the incident was actually a verbal disturbance, not a traffic accident. Police made contact with the driver, later identified as 43-year-old Cassandra Dawn Shaw and her passenger 32-year-old Ansuan Shamarr Hollingsworth both of Arkansas City.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620136381984.png" alt="Shaw photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Shaw photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>Neither individual was able to produce keys to the vehicle, which was creating a traffic hazard. During an inventory of the vehicle, police found numerous items of drugs and paraphernalia.&nbsp;Officers arrested Shaw on requested charges of disorderly conduct-domestic violence and driving with a suspended driver’s license. Officers arrested Hollingsworth on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He also booked on one misdemeanor count each of criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct-domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Police find cocaine, meth responding to Kan. street fight

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a teen has died after being shot at a south Wichita car wash. The shooting happened just before midnight Monday, when police were called to the area for a report of a shooting. Officers who arrived on the scene found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620125603847.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation early Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation early Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a teen has died after being shot at a south Wichita car wash. The shooting happened just before midnight Monday, when police were called to the area for a report of a shooting. Officers who arrived on the scene found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck. Police say the teen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His name was not immediately released. Homicide detectives are investigating and say they don't believe the shooting was random. No arrests had been reported or suspects named by Tuesday morning.

Police: Officers found Kan. teen fatally shot at car wash

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating Sunday shooting and have made two arrests.

Just before 3a.m., Sunday police were dispatched to a report of a drive-by shooting in the area of Jewell and Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macey. Multiple people called 911 to report hearing gunshots and vehicles leaving the area. 

After arriving on scene, officers located evidence of a shooting in the 2000 block of South Seneca and began conducting a preliminary investigation into what occurred.

At approximately 4 a.m., police were on scene at an area hospital in the 500 block of N Hillside when two victims from the Seneca and Jewell shooting arrived. A 37-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound arrived in a private vehicle, and a 25- year-old woman arrived in a separate car with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

As officers made contact with occupants of the vehicle, two of the occupants became uncooperative and began a physical disturbance with officers. As a result, 25-year-old Miata Barber of Wichita and 18-year-old Ashanti Figures of Wichita were arrested and booked on a requested charge of Simple Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, according to Macey.

The investigation into the original shooting call in the 2000 block of S Seneca revealed that the individuals were at an after-hours club in that area when someone opened fire on them as they were leaving. Cooperation from the victims has been somewhat limited. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620042527423.png" alt="Barber-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Barber-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating Sunday shooting and have made two arrests.Just before 3a.m., Sunday police were dispatched to a report of a drive-by shooting in the area of Jewell and Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macey. Multiple people called 911 to report hearing gunshots and vehicles leaving the area. After arriving on scene, officers located evidence of a shooting in the 2000 block of South Seneca and began conducting a preliminary investigation into what occurred.At approximately 4 a.m., police were on scene at an area hospital in the 500 block of N Hillside when two victims from the Seneca and Jewell shooting arrived. A 37-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound arrived in a private vehicle, and a 25- year-old woman arrived in a separate car with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.Each vehicle had multiple occupants.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620042607941.png" alt="Figures photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Figures photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>As officers made contact with occupants of the vehicle, two of the occupants became uncooperative and began a physical disturbance with officers. As a result, 25-year-old Miata Barber of Wichita and 18-year-old Ashanti Figures of Wichita were arrested and booked on a requested charge of Simple Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, according to Macey.The investigation into the original shooting call in the 2000 block of S Seneca revealed that the individuals were at an after-hours club in that area when someone opened fire on them as they were leaving. Cooperation from the victims has been somewhat limited.

Victims in Kan. shooting arrive at hospital, fight with police

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas teen arrested in connection with the death of another teen at a Wichita apartment last month made his first court appearance Friday.

Easton Palmer, 18 of Wichita, was charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in the shooting death of 17-year-old Eric Stokes, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney&nbsp;

On April 29, police&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a>t&nbsp;of Wichita on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

Police&nbsp; continue their search for a third suspect and are asking the public for help to locate 25-year-old Jaron C. Palmer

Just before 7 p.m. April 25, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.

EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.

Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.

Palmer's next court appearance is set for May 13, according to the district attorney. His bond is $250,000.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619618101953.png" alt="Easton Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Easton Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas teen arrested in connection with the death of another teen at a Wichita apartment last month made his first court appearance Friday.Easton Palmer, 18 of Wichita, was charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in the shooting death of 17-year-old Eric Stokes, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney&nbsp;On April 29, police&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a>t&nbsp;of Wichita on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting, according to Officer Paul Cruz.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619801280517.png" alt="Jaron Palmer" />
 <figcaption>Jaron Palmer</figcaption>
 </figure>Police&nbsp; continue their search for a third suspect and are asking the public for help to locate 25-year-old Jaron C. PalmerJust before 7 p.m. April 25, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619547988764.png" alt="Security camera images of the suspects -Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Security camera images of the suspects -Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.Palmer's next court appearance is set for May 13, according to the district attorney. His bond is $250,000.&nbsp;

Suspect in robbery of 17-year-old Kan. boy charged with murder

GRANDVIEW, Mo. (AP) — A man who was found dead in a crashed car in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview had been shot, police said.

Officers were called to the scene around 1:40 p.m. Sunday and found a vehicle that had crashed into a tree, police said. Officers found the body of a man who had been driving inside the vehicle and say he had been shot several times. Police did not immediately release the victim’s name, but said he was in his early 20s.

A person of interest in the death was arrested a short distance from the crash scene, police said. Detectives are investigating to determine what led up to the shooting.

GRANDVIEW, Mo. (AP) — A man who was found dead in a crashed car in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview had been shot, police said.Officers were called to the scene around 1:40 p.m. Sunday and found a vehicle that had crashed into a tree, police said. Officers found the body of a man who had been driving inside the vehicle and say he had been shot several times. Police did not immediately release the victim’s name, but said he was in his early 20s.A person of interest in the death was arrested a short distance from the crash scene, police said. Detectives are investigating to determine what led up to the shooting.

Police: Man found dead in KC-area crash had been shot

GRANT COUNTY —A Southwest Kansas teen critically injured last week after he was shot in the neck and face has died, according to Melissa Underwood, spokesperson for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Relatives of 14-year-old Christopher Garcia's family <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/hb6cc-christophers-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">established a fundraiser</a> to help with medical expenses.

Just after 6:30 p.m., April 28, a resident who lived near the Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, Kansas called 911 after hearing gun shots fired in the park, according to a media release from the KBI.

Officers responded to the park at the northeast corner of the intersection of W. Santa Fe Ave. and S. College Street., where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his face.

Preliminary information indicates that six teenagers, four boys and two girls, were spending time in the park when Garcia was struck by a round from a handgun that one of the teens possessed.

EMS responded to the scene and transported Garcia to the Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was later flown to Ascension Via Christi hospital in Wichita and died over the weekend.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620053851062.png" alt="The incident occurred at Russ Binney Park in Ulysses -Google image" />
 <figcaption>The incident occurred at Russ Binney Park in Ulysses -Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>GRANT COUNTY —A Southwest Kansas teen critically injured last week after he was shot in the neck and face has died, according to Melissa Underwood, spokesperson for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Relatives of 14-year-old Christopher Garcia's family <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/hb6cc-christophers-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">established a fundraiser</a> to help with medical expenses.Just after 6:30 p.m., April 28, a resident who lived near the Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, Kansas called 911 after hearing gun shots fired in the park, according to a media release from the KBI.Officers responded to the park at the northeast corner of the intersection of W. Santa Fe Ave. and S. College Street., where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his face.Preliminary information indicates that six teenagers, four boys and two girls, were spending time in the park when Garcia was struck by a round from a handgun that one of the teens possessed.EMS responded to the scene and transported Garcia to the Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was later flown to Ascension Via Christi hospital in Wichita and died over the weekend.Authorities have not reported an arrest.

 SW Kansas teen shot in the neck and face has died

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man who was found shot to death Saturday in a Prairie Village apartment unit and announced an arrest in the case.

Prairie Village police said John Hoffman, 70, died in the apartment after being shot several times. Officers were called to the apartment complex around 6 p.m. Saturday and found Hoffman’s bullet-riddled body.

A suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody, police said. Officials have not released the name of the person arrested or given a motive for the shooting.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man who was found shot to death Saturday in a Prairie Village apartment unit and announced an arrest in the case.Prairie Village police said John Hoffman, 70, died in the apartment after being shot several times. Officers were called to the apartment complex around 6 p.m. Saturday and found Hoffman’s bullet-riddled body.A suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody, police said. Officials have not released the name of the person arrested or given a motive for the shooting.

Police arrest suspect in shooting death of 70-year-old Kan. man

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Three people were injured in a shooting in connection with a birthday party.

Just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at a hotel in the 7300 block of East Kellogg, according to officer Trevor Macey.

911 callers reported that multiple individuals had possibly been shot. After arriving on scene, Officers located evidence of a shooting, but the victims had already left the area in private vehicles.

Shortly after, an area hospital received a walk-in shooting victim – a 21-year-old woman – with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Another hospital received two additional patients from the shooting – a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman&nbsp; – both with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The investigation revealed that these individuals were attending a birthday party when a disturbance broke out, and a suspect fired multiple rounds before leaving the area.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Three people were injured in a shooting in connection with a birthday party.Just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at a hotel in the 7300 block of East Kellogg, according to officer Trevor Macey.911 callers reported that multiple individuals had possibly been shot. After arriving on scene, Officers located evidence of a shooting, but the victims had already left the area in private vehicles.Shortly after, an area hospital received a walk-in shooting victim – a 21-year-old woman – with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Another hospital received two additional patients from the shooting – a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman&nbsp; – both with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that these individuals were attending a birthday party when a disturbance broke out, and a suspect fired multiple rounds before leaving the area.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: 3 Kan. women injured in shooting at birthday party 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A nursing assistant has been charged with sexually abusing a 75-year-old bed-bound patient.

CoxHealth said Friday it had fired Calieb Craft. The announcement came one day after the 24-year-old was arrested and charged with sodomy, sexual abuse and elder abuse.

According to court documents, a 75-year-old patient at Cox South Hospital, who cannot move without assistance, told police last week that he was assaulted in his room.

Court documents say the patient was examined after the incident and found to have injuries consistent with being sexually assaulted.

When Craft was interviewed by Springfield police, he denied the allegations, according to court documents. No attorney is listed for him in online court records. Steve Edwards, president and CEO of CoxHealth, said the hospital is fully cooperating with the police investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619970352880.png" alt="Craft -photo Greene County" />
 <figcaption>Craft -photo Greene County</figcaption>
 </figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A nursing assistant has been charged with sexually abusing a 75-year-old bed-bound patient.CoxHealth said Friday it had fired Calieb Craft. The announcement came one day after the 24-year-old was arrested and charged with sodomy, sexual abuse and elder abuse.According to court documents, a 75-year-old patient at Cox South Hospital, who cannot move without assistance, told police last week that he was assaulted in his room.Court documents say the patient was examined after the incident and found to have injuries consistent with being sexually assaulted.When Craft was interviewed by Springfield police, he denied the allegations, according to court documents. No attorney is listed for him in online court records. Steve Edwards, president and CEO of CoxHealth, said the hospital is fully cooperating with the police investigation.

Nursing assistant charged with sexually assaulting bed-bound patient

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges, including felony fleeing or attempting to elude, following a vehicle pursuit Friday.

Just after 3:00 a.m. an officer with the Topeka Police Department attempted to stop a white 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood for no tag at SW 37th Street and SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

The driver later identified as Rico E.D.M. Taylor, 28, Topeka, failed to stop. A short time later, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the vehicle at SW 21st Street and SW Washburn Avenue. A short pursuit was initiated and quickly ended in the 1700 block of SW Quincy Street when the vehicle struck a residential fence. 

After Taylor exited the vehicle he resisted arrest and a deputy was forced to administer oleoresin capsicum, a pepper spray. Deputies recovered a loaded firearm from the scene, according to Anderson.

Deputies transported Taylor to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections after being medically cleared at the scene. He was booked on requested charges of&nbsp; felony flee or attempt to elude, criminal damage to property, transporting an open container and several traffic related charges as well as separate charges through the Topeka Police Department.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619881547507.png" alt="Taylor photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Taylor photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges, including felony fleeing or attempting to elude, following a vehicle pursuit Friday.Just after 3:00 a.m. an officer with the Topeka Police Department attempted to stop a white 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood for no tag at SW 37th Street and SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.The driver later identified as Rico E.D.M. Taylor, 28, Topeka, failed to stop. A short time later, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the vehicle at SW 21st Street and SW Washburn Avenue. A short pursuit was initiated and quickly ended in the 1700 block of SW Quincy Street when the vehicle struck a residential fence. After Taylor exited the vehicle he resisted arrest and a deputy was forced to administer oleoresin capsicum, a pepper spray. Deputies recovered a loaded firearm from the scene, according to Anderson.Deputies transported Taylor to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections after being medically cleared at the scene. He was booked on requested charges of&nbsp; felony flee or attempt to elude, criminal damage to property, transporting an open container and several traffic related charges as well as separate charges through the Topeka Police Department.

Kan. deputy uses pepper spray to arrest suspect following chase

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a drug investigation.

On Thursday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of the Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force worked in partnership to conduct an investigation at a residence in the 3300 block of SE Girard Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

 A search warrant was served and firearms, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.

Officers arrested Michael N. Bazaldua, 20, Topeka, on requested charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Marcos Posada-Lujan, 19, Topeka, was arrested on requested charges for possession of cocaine.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619880835958.png" alt="Bazaldua photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Bazaldua photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a drug investigation.On Thursday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of the Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force worked in partnership to conduct an investigation at a residence in the 3300 block of SE Girard Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson. A search warrant was served and firearms, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619880891794.png" alt="Posada-Lujan photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Posada-Lujan photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers arrested Michael N. Bazaldua, 20, Topeka, on requested charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Marcos Posada-Lujan, 19, Topeka, was arrested on requested charges for possession of cocaine.&nbsp;

ATF Task Force helps make Kansas drug arrest

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown.

Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was booked Thursday into the local county jail and released on a $1,000 bond. His arrest came after a student reported an incident Wednesday at school in his hometown of Wellsville, a town of about 1,700 people some 55 miles southwest of Kansas City.

Samsel, 36, has yet to be formally charged with a crime but has a first appearance scheduled in district court for May 19 in Franklin County, said County Attorney Brandon Jones. Kansas law says battery is either causing bodily harm to another person or physical contact with someone else “done in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and is punished by up to six months in jail.

Franklin County Sheriff Jeffrey Richards declined to discuss the details of the incident behind Samsel’s arrest. Samsel did not answer a phone call — a message could not be left for him, and he did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

A parent of Wellsville students provided The Associated Press with videos she said were shot by students. One shows a noisy class, with Samsel grabbing a boy, pushing him against a wall and telling him, “I could put the wrath of God on you right now,” before the boy breaks free and runs away, yelling.

The parent, Jessica Roberts, a mother of four, said her son showed her the videos in a social media group chat and she posted on social media about Samsel, asking whether others were concerned about his behavior.

Roberts said in an interview that Samsel was in a position of authority and, “at no point is it appropriate to be off-the-wall with children.”

Kansas City media indicated a reporter had seen videos recorded by students that showed Samsel talking about suicide, sex, masturbation, God and the Bible.

Roberts also shared a Snapchat post from Samsel saying the incident was “all planned,” saying he wanted to “SEND A MESSAGE about art, mental health, teenage suicide, how we treat our educators and one another.”

“To who? Parents,” he posted. “Very simple - EXACTLY what God planned. The kids were in on it.”

Richards said he didn’t know about the Snapchat post and added, “There was nothing staged about our investigation — I can tell you that.”

Samsel also has been a referee for the association that oversees middle and high school sports in Kansas. He was first elected to the House in 2018 and reelected last year.

Wellsville school Superintendent Ryan Bradbury said without naming Samsel that the substitute teacher involved in the Wednesday incident is no longer working for the district.

The top three leaders of the Kansas House’s Republican majority said they were “gathering as much information as we can.”

Samsel is the third Kansas lawmaker to face legal problems this year.

Fellow Republicans ousted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-topeka-wichita-57fe7b37ea34af1a311c59dd71041ec3">Sen. Gene Suellentrop</a>&nbsp;of Wichita as Senate majority leader earlier this month after he was charged with drunken driving and a felony charge of attempting to elude law enforcement for driving the wrong way on a highway in Topeka.

And Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">warned by a House committee</a>&nbsp;in writing about abusive behavior toward girls and young women before his election last year. He reached&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-state-courts-legislature-kansas-city-lawsuits-fa6cd16ccb10518f157e4796522d214b">a legal agreement</a>&nbsp;in January with the woman who managed his primary opponent’s campaign to end an anti-stalking court order against him.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619814603053.png" alt="Mark Samsel photo Franklin County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Mark Samsel photo Franklin County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown.Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was booked Thursday into the local county jail and released on a $1,000 bond. His arrest came after a student reported an incident Wednesday at school in his hometown of Wellsville, a town of about 1,700 people some 55 miles southwest of Kansas City.Samsel, 36, has yet to be formally charged with a crime but has a first appearance scheduled in district court for May 19 in Franklin County, said County Attorney Brandon Jones. Kansas law says battery is either causing bodily harm to another person or physical contact with someone else “done in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and is punished by up to six months in jail.Franklin County Sheriff Jeffrey Richards declined to discuss the details of the incident behind Samsel’s arrest. Samsel did not answer a phone call — a message could not be left for him, and he did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.A parent of Wellsville students provided The Associated Press with videos she said were shot by students. One shows a noisy class, with Samsel grabbing a boy, pushing him against a wall and telling him, “I could put the wrath of God on you right now,” before the boy breaks free and runs away, yelling.The parent, Jessica Roberts, a mother of four, said her son showed her the videos in a social media group chat and she posted on social media about Samsel, asking whether others were concerned about his behavior.Roberts said in an interview that Samsel was in a position of authority and, “at no point is it appropriate to be off-the-wall with children.”Kansas City media indicated a reporter had seen videos recorded by students that showed Samsel talking about suicide, sex, masturbation, God and the Bible.Roberts also shared a Snapchat post from Samsel saying the incident was “all planned,” saying he wanted to “SEND A MESSAGE about art, mental health, teenage suicide, how we treat our educators and one another.”“To who? Parents,” he posted. “Very simple - EXACTLY what God planned. The kids were in on it.”Richards said he didn’t know about the Snapchat post and added, “There was nothing staged about our investigation — I can tell you that.”Samsel also has been a referee for the association that oversees middle and high school sports in Kansas. He was first elected to the House in 2018 and reelected last year.Wellsville school Superintendent Ryan Bradbury said without naming Samsel that the substitute teacher involved in the Wednesday incident is no longer working for the district.The top three leaders of the Kansas House’s Republican majority said they were “gathering as much information as we can.”Samsel is the third Kansas lawmaker to face legal problems this year.Fellow Republicans ousted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-topeka-wichita-57fe7b37ea34af1a311c59dd71041ec3">Sen. Gene Suellentrop</a>&nbsp;of Wichita as Senate majority leader earlier this month after he was charged with drunken driving and a felony charge of attempting to elude law enforcement for driving the wrong way on a highway in Topeka.And Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">warned by a House committee</a>&nbsp;in writing about abusive behavior toward girls and young women before his election last year. He reached&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-state-courts-legislature-kansas-city-lawsuits-fa6cd16ccb10518f157e4796522d214b">a legal agreement</a>&nbsp;in January with the woman who managed his primary opponent’s campaign to end an anti-stalking court order against him.___

Kansas House member jailed after incident at local school

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after an arrest.

On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 Block of SW Macvicar Avenue, related to an ongoing investigation.

While conducting the search warrant, the officer’s located heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.

They arrested Jeffery Deloach, 60, of Topeka, and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine the intent of distribution, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Possession of marijuana and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and Aggravated endangering a child.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after an arrest.On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 Block of SW Macvicar Avenue, related to an ongoing investigation.While conducting the search warrant, the officer’s located heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.They arrested Jeffery Deloach, 60, of Topeka, and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine the intent of distribution, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Possession of marijuana and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and Aggravated endangering a child.

Kan. man found with heroin, accused of endangering a child

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are investigating the death of a man at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville.

Following the autopsy, the victim’s death was ruled a homicide. Due to the state of decomposition, it will take time before the man can be positively identified.

Just before 2 p.m. Friday, authorities arrested 37-year-old Jennifer R. Garnett, of Coffeyville, in connected to the case. Garnett was arrested at 1518 S. Maple in Coffeyville on requested charges of burglary, theft, forgery and criminal use of a credit card. Garnett was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are conducting a death investigation at a residence in Coffeyville.

Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, April 28, the Coffeyville Police Department received a request from a citizen to check on the welfare of a resident at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville, according to a media release from the KBI.

When Coffeyville police arrived at the home, they discovered a deceased male inside. Due to the state of decomposition, the man has not yet been positively identified.

Anyone with information related to this death investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or the Coffeyville Police Department at 620-252-6160.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, April 30. The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are investigating the death of a man at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville.Following the autopsy, the victim’s death was ruled a homicide. Due to the state of decomposition, it will take time before the man can be positively identified.Just before 2 p.m. Friday, authorities arrested 37-year-old Jennifer R. Garnett, of Coffeyville, in connected to the case. Garnett was arrested at 1518 S. Maple in Coffeyville on requested charges of burglary, theft, forgery and criminal use of a credit card. Garnett was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.------------MONTGOMERY COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are conducting a death investigation at a residence in Coffeyville.Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, April 28, the Coffeyville Police Department received a request from a citizen to check on the welfare of a resident at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville, according to a media release from the KBI.When Coffeyville police arrived at the home, they discovered a deceased male inside. Due to the state of decomposition, the man has not yet been positively identified.Anyone with information related to this death investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or the Coffeyville Police Department at 620-252-6160.An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, April 30. The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.

Homicide: Woman jailed in connection with KBI investigation

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead have arrested a second suspect and are asking the public for help to locate a third.

Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a> of Wichita just before 6:30p.m. Thursday on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Erik Stokes of Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

On Tuesday police arrested 18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita in connection with the crime.

Police are now asking for help locating 25-year-old Jaron C. Palmer of Wichita. He is wanted for first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.

Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

On Tuesday, police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of Palmer on Tuesday evening at a home in the 11200 block of west Dora in Wichita without incident.

“Time and time again, the community helps solve violent crimes in Wichita,” Chief Gordon Ramsay said.&nbsp; “This is a prime example, and we appreciate the community’s help and continued support.”

&nbsp;Detectives are working on locating two other suspects involved in the crime.

Palmer and Elliott are being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619801567819.png" alt="Elliott photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Elliott photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead have arrested a second suspect and are asking the public for help to locate a third.Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a> of Wichita just before 6:30p.m. Thursday on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Erik Stokes of Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz. On Tuesday police arrested 18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita in connection with the crime.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619801280517.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Police are now asking for help locating 25-year-old Jaron C. Palmer of Wichita. He is wanted for first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619547988764.png" alt="Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects and possibly other were involved in the incident." />
 <figcaption>Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects and possibly other were involved in the incident.</figcaption>
 </figure>When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619618101953.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of Palmer on Tuesday evening at a home in the 11200 block of west Dora in Wichita without incident.“Time and time again, the community helps solve violent crimes in Wichita,” Chief Gordon Ramsay said.&nbsp; “This is a prime example, and we appreciate the community’s help and continued support.”&nbsp;Detectives are working on locating two other suspects involved in the crime.Palmer and Elliott are being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.---------

Police ask for help to locate 3rd suspect in murder of Kan. teen

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a woman have identified the victim as 58-year-old Deborah A. Stephens of Topeka.

Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 Deputies arrived on scene and discovered Stephens who was dead.

After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter.

Upon further investigation, authorities amended the voluntary manslaughter charge to murder in the first degree, according to Christian.

 Ewing is also being held on a requested charge of with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Authorities have not released how Stephens died.

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman and have made an arrest.

 Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the body of a deceased adult woman.

After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.

Authorities have not released the name of the victim or details on how she died.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619643435186.png" alt="Ewing -photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Ewing -photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a woman have identified the victim as 58-year-old Deborah A. Stephens of Topeka.Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered Stephens who was dead.After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter.Upon further investigation, authorities amended the voluntary manslaughter charge to murder in the first degree, according to Christian. Ewing is also being held on a requested charge of with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Authorities have not released how Stephens died.----------SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman and have made an arrest.Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the body of a deceased adult woman.After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.Authorities have not released the name of the victim or details on how she died.

Sheriff: Kan. woman was kidnapped before her murder

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson and have made an arrest.

Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated arson in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Manhattan High West USD 383 and a 49-year-old school district staff member reported a 17-year-old boy&nbsp; lit a trash can on fire in the building during the school day.

No injuries were reported. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50.00. 

Police arrested Ryan Joshua Tierney, 17, of Manhattan on a requested charge of aggravated arson and transported him to the Geary County Juvenile Detention Center.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson and have made an arrest.Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated arson in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Manhattan High West USD 383 and a 49-year-old school district staff member reported a 17-year-old boy&nbsp; lit a trash can on fire in the building during the school day.No injuries were reported. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50.00. Police arrested Ryan Joshua Tierney, 17, of Manhattan on a requested charge of aggravated arson and transported him to the Geary County Juvenile Detention Center.&nbsp;

Manhattan teen accused of setting trash can on fire at high school

OVERLAND PARK—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured have a woman in custody.

Tyla Jack, 40, turned herself in at police headquarters Thursday afternoon, according to Kansas City Police. Police issued a statewide attempt to locate for her Thursday.

The incident on Tuesday afternoon started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, 2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.

 School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.

As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene. She remains jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, flee and elude law enforcement, according to online jail records.

OVERLAND PARK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured issued an attempt to locate for 40-year-old&nbsp; Tyla Jack.

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School,&nbsp;2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A fight involving students and parents at a Kansas middle school became a police matter when one parent was run over and critically injured in the school’s parking lot, police in Kansas City, Kansas, said.

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, station WDAF&nbsp;<a href="https://fox4kc.com/news/fight-ends-when-adult-hits-another-adult-with-car-outside-kansas-city-kansas-middle-school/" target="_blank">reported</a>. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her fled the scene and had not been arrested by early Wednesday morning.

Police said they are investigating and reviewing video of the crash.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619779771622.png" alt="Tyla Jack is being held in Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Tyla Jack is being held in Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>OVERLAND PARK—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured have a woman in custody.Tyla Jack, 40, turned herself in at police headquarters Thursday afternoon, according to Kansas City Police. Police issued a statewide attempt to locate for her Thursday.The incident on Tuesday afternoon started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, 2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene. She remains jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, flee and elude law enforcement, according to online jail records.---------OVERLAND PARK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured issued an attempt to locate for 40-year-old&nbsp; Tyla Jack.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698781089.png" alt="Tyla Jack photo KCPD" />
 <figcaption>Tyla Jack photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School,&nbsp;2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698830636.png" alt="Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS." />
 <figcaption>Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS.</figcaption>
 </figure> School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene.-------KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A fight involving students and parents at a Kansas middle school became a police matter when one parent was run over and critically injured in the school’s parking lot, police in Kansas City, Kansas, said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619622867048.png" alt="Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, station WDAF&nbsp;<a href="https://fox4kc.com/news/fight-ends-when-adult-hits-another-adult-with-car-outside-kansas-city-kansas-middle-school/" target="_blank">reported</a>. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her fled the scene and had not been arrested by early Wednesday morning.Police said they are investigating and reviewing video of the crash.

Police: Suspect in Kan. school parking lot fight turns herself in

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on felony allegations after an arrest.

On April 26, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Summit Street in Arkansas City for a report of a disturbance in a vehicle traveling along the roadway, possibly involving a gun of some kind, according to a media release.

Police were unable to locate the vehicle, but were able to identify the reporting party who called 911.

That person, a 56-year-old Arkansas City man, alleged that a relative, later identified as Floyd Dale Young, 72, Joplin, Missouri, had pointed what the victim thought to be a handgun at him and then stated that he should shoot the victim.

Police eventually located Young and questioned him about the incident. He stated that he had pulled a BB gun from his back waistband because he was afraid of the victim, but denied pointing it at him.

Young provided the BB gun to an officer, who collected it as evidence. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield on a requested charge of&nbsp;felony aggravated assault.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619708630159.png" alt="Young -photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Young -photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on felony allegations after an arrest.On April 26, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Summit Street in Arkansas City for a report of a disturbance in a vehicle traveling along the roadway, possibly involving a gun of some kind, according to a media release.Police were unable to locate the vehicle, but were able to identify the reporting party who called 911.That person, a 56-year-old Arkansas City man, alleged that a relative, later identified as Floyd Dale Young, 72, Joplin, Missouri, had pointed what the victim thought to be a handgun at him and then stated that he should shoot the victim.Police eventually located Young and questioned him about the incident. He stated that he had pulled a BB gun from his back waistband because he was afraid of the victim, but denied pointing it at him.Young provided the BB gun to an officer, who collected it as evidence. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield on a requested charge of&nbsp;felony aggravated assault.

Kan. officers arrest suspect after dispute involving a handgun

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The mother of a murdered Salina woman offered an impassioned plea this morning for people to come forward with information on the whereabouts of the man sought in the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619716577180.jpeg" alt="Taphne Speilman, mother of murder victim Courtney Ann Hoffman, pleads for people with information concerning the whereabouts of the man wanted in connection to her daughter's murder to share that information with the Salina Police Department.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Taphne Speilman, mother of murder victim Courtney Ann Hoffman, pleads for people with information concerning the whereabouts of the man wanted in connection to her daughter's murder to share that information with the Salina Police Department.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe mother of a murdered Salina woman offered an impassioned plea this morning for people to come forward with information on the whereabouts of the man sought in the case."It's been two months ago since I last got to tell Courtney I loved her and gave her a big hug. It's been two months ago since she turned around to me and gave me a hug and said 'I love you, too, mom.' Shortly after that, her life was blown apart," Taphne Speilman said during a news conference Thursday in the Salina Police Department Regional Training Center.At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Feb. 23, Salina Fire Department EMS and Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Fourth Street for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming. Upon arrival, officers located Courtney Ann Hoffman, 36, of Salina, inside a vehicle at her residence at 731 N. Fourth Street. Hoffman, who had a gunshot wound, was pronounced dead by EMS personnel.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614522473446.jpeg" alt="Courtney Ann Hoffman -courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtney Ann Hoffman -courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>According to information from the Salina Police Department, probable cause established from the homicide investigation led detectives to obtain from Saline County District Court a murder in the first degree warrant for Nelson Gerrod Hull III, 35, of Salina.<figure>
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 </figure>Detective Jeff Vaughan said this morning that based on information obtained through interviews, Hoffman was in some sort of dating relationship with Hull.Hull remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619716928152.jpeg" alt="Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>"Please be assured that the men and women of the Salina Police Department are diligently working this case and will continue to seek justice for Courtney," Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson said this morning. "We are actively seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Hull. In addition to his acquaintances in Salina, Hull does have family members and friends in both Kansas City and the Wichita area."Nelson said the Salina Police Department had reached out to numerous law enforcement agencies in Kansas City, Wichita, and Texas."We are really trying to find Nelson Hull, and it's amazing to me that we haven't yet, but I feel comfortable that we will," Nelson said.Her life matteredSpeilman said she didn't know why her daughter was murdered."I guess this individual thought that maybe her life didn't matter any more. But it did matter. It mattered to her four-year-old daughter who will never see her mother again. It mattered to her 11-year-old son who is now battling traumatic disorders. And her 16-year-old daughter who Courtney will never see walking up the steps to graduate or walking down the aisle to get married. She is missed by her brothers and her sisters, by aunts and by uncles, and by many people who totally loved her and knew that her life mattered," Speilman said.She said Hoffman was a good person who had a lot friends and knew a lot of people."That is why I am here today, to reach out to each and every one of you who had some connection with Courtney, to come forth if you have any information on the individual that the Salina Police Department are looking for. It's not that bringing him in will bring Courtney back, because I know it won't. But, if we could protect any other young woman, sister, daughter, mother from the same thing happening to them, I know justice will be served then," Speilman said."So I am begging. I'm pleading. If you have any information at all, whether it's big. Whether it's small. Please come forth. Help our family put a closure to this horrific deal," she said.Nelson said that anyone with information about Hull's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Salina/Saline County Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS."You may receive a cash award for up to $2,500 and you are not required to provide your name," Nelson said.One person already arrestedOn March 1, police announced that Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, had been arrested in connection with the Hoffman murder.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614434238089.jpeg" alt="Brown photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>"We had information that he assisted in Mr. Hull's absconding afterwards and also certain actions that occurred that I can't go into because we're still in the process of this activity," Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning.Information about Brown's alleged involvement has been forwarded to the Saline County Attorney's Office, Villanueva said.