Police identify man shot and killed at south Wichita apartment complex
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Wichita police have identified the man who was shot and killed Wednesday morning at a south Wichita apartment as 69-year-old James Gibson of Wichita, police spokesperson Kristopher Gupilan said.
Police were called at 10:46 a.m. and found Gibson with gunshot wounds inside an apartment at Seneca Place Apartments, 2116 South Seneca. He was later pronounced dead.
Police did not release many details during a briefing just before noon.
A woman who lives nearby reported hearing three to four gunshots as she walked to a restaurant.
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Police say they are looking someone who may been involved in the shooting.
“The WPD is utilizing the necessary resources to apprehend the suspect,” a news release said.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. Callers can remain anonymous with Crime Stoppers.
This appears to be the city’s 31st homicide of the year, according to homicides reported by police. There were 27 at this time last year.
This story was originally published August 30, 2023 at 11:22 AM.