Crime & Courts

Fatal shooting in south Wichita may have been connected to drugs, Wichita police say

A man and woman are dead after a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon in a south Wichita home.
A man and woman are dead after a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon in a south Wichita home.

Wichita police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead in south Wichita on Sunday, police spokesperson Charley Davidson said.

Officers were dispatched shortly after 3:30 p.m. to a house in the 2100 block of S. Erie after receiving a shooting call. A 30-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were found dead inside the home, Davidson said in a press release.

Investigators later learned that a resident of the home had found the man and woman shot and called police, the release said.

“This was not a random incident and is believed to involve illegal and dangerous drugs,” Davidson said.

Investigators are still working to piece together what happened. Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at 316-268-4406 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

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Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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