Crime & Courts

Salina police looking for man in connection to shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured

The Salina Police Department is looking for a man in connection to a shooting that happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday in Salina, according to a police news release.

Police are looking for Dalton Palmer, 28, of Salina, as a person of interest in the shooting that left 25-year-old Dylan Garman of Salina dead. Palmer currently has a warrant for his arrest and is considered armed and dangerous, the release read.

Police were called around 3:20 a.m. Saturday to the 400 block of South College Avenue for reported gunshots. When they arrived, officers found shell casings but no one at the scene, the release says.

Shortly after the initial call, officers were dispatched around 3:23 a.m. to the Salina Regional Health Center emergency room for a report of two people who had been shot. An 18-year-old woman and Garman were the reported victims. Garman was pronounced dead by the medical staff, the release said.

Afterward, officers were then dispatched around 3:34 a.m. to the 500 block of East Cloud Street for a report of a man lying in a yard. The 23-year-old man had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the SRHC, where he underwent surgery. He was then transferred to a Wichita hospital, the release says.

Authorities think all the shooting victims in the incident are related. The homicide investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published May 8, 2022 at 2:22 PM.

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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