Crime & Courts

Police identify man, 36, shot and killed at west Wichita apartment complex

Wichita police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night at the Magnolia Woods apartment complex that left a Wichita man dead.
Wichita police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night at the Magnolia Woods apartment complex that left a Wichita man dead. Google Maps

Wichita police identified 36-year-old Timothy Vandunk of Wichita as the man who died after being shot in west Wichita on Saturday night.

The shooting was reported just after 11 p.m. in the 3600 block of West 13th St., Wichita Police Department spokesperson Kristopher Gupilan said in a news release.

Gupilan told an Eagle reporter that the shooting happened at the Magnolia Woods apartment complex, though it is not known whether Vandunk lived there.

Officers arrived on scene and found Vandunk with multiple gunshot wounds outside of an apartment building on a walkway landing, according to Gupilan.

Officers rendered life-saving measures to Vandunk. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries, Gupilan said.

Preliminary investigation details say a disturbance led to the shooting, according to Gupilan.

Everyone involved in the shooting knew one another and “persons of interest” were taken into custody to be interviewed, Gupilan said in the release.

“This case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office,” the release said. “The identification of suspects will not be made until formal charges are filed.”

This story was originally published September 24, 2023 at 1:33 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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