Wichita police seeking third person in fatal shooting; second arrest made

Wichita police are looking for a third person after a second arrest was made in connection to Sunday’s fatal shooting at a west Wichita apartment, Wichita police spokesman Paul Cruz said Friday.

Breckyn Isabella Elliott, 18, of Wichita was booked into Sedgwick County Jail on Thursday night on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Police released video of possible suspects in the killing on Tuesday. Community tips led to the arrest of Easton Gavin Palmer, 18, of Wichita on suspicion of first-degree murder later that day.

On Friday, Cruz said police are also asking for help finding Jaron C. Palmer, 25, of Wichita on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.

Police said three suspects wearing masks and armed with handguns forced their way into the apartment where five people were. It happened at around 6:50 p.m. at Morgans Landing apartments in the 3800 block of West 13th Street. The five people went into a bedroom and shots were fired by the suspects, hitting two teens, police said.

Erik Stokes, 17, of Wichita died at the scene and another 17-year-old was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about Palmer’s whereabouts can call 911, Wichita police detectives at 316-268-4407, Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 or the See Something, Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282.

Police have previously said the shooting has likely ties to drugs. The slaying is the city’s 18th homicide of the year.

This story was originally published April 30, 2021 at 11:06 AM.