Crime & Courts

Wichita police arrest second suspect in connection with fatal weekend shooting

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Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a shooting that killed a Wichita man Saturday.

That suspect was identified as 48-year-old Jorge Romero Jr. of Wichita. He was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder, police spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said in a news release.

Adonis Andrews, 47, of Wichita, was arrested and booked into jail on Sunday, police said in a previous news release.

Officers found 36-year-old Christian Santiago of Wichita dead in the front passenger seat of a white SUV in the 2800 block of East Stadium. He had been shot multiple times.

Romero Jr. was found and arrested in the 1200 block of W. Casado Street on Tuesday. Santiago, Romero Jr. and Andrews knew each other, Rebolledo said.

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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