Authorities seek SUV in fatal Oaklawn shooting

A sheriff’s official released more information Wednesday about the fatal shooting of a man Tuesday morning in the Oaklawn neighborhood.

Capt. Greg Pollock identified the victim as Welly Syakhasone, 23, and said investigators are seeking a dark-colored SUV, thought to have been used by the shooters, that left the area between 6:15 and 6:25 a.m.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 316-267-2111, or sheriff’s investigators, 316-660-5300.

The shooting was reported at 6:18 a.m. in the 4600 block of South Brookhaven, near K-15 and 47th Street South.

Syakhasone was shot at his residence while three relatives were also at the home; some were asleep when he was shot multiple times, Pollock said. Syakasone was awake, he said.

A motive has not been determined, Pollock said.

Authorities believe three suspects were involved but don’t know who they are, he said.

Syakhasone’s family is Laotian, and interpreters with the Wichita Police Department are assisting.

This story was originally published July 15, 2015 at 11:56 AM with the headline "Authorities seek SUV in fatal Oaklawn shooting."