5 Found Dead in Linked Wichita Shootings

Shooter among deceased men who knew each other
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Posted Nov 12, 2024 12:15 AM CST
5 Found Dead in Linked Wichita Shootings
This image taken from video provided by KAKE shows police officers responding after multiple men were found shot to death inside several homes in the same area of Wichita, Kansas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.   (KAKE via AP)

In Wichita, Kansas, a tragic series of shootings resulted in the deaths of five men found across three homes Sunday. According to Police Chief Joe Sullivan, the incidents are linked, with authorities suggesting that one of the deceased was the shooter. While the identities and specific connections of the individuals remain undisclosed, police indicated that they were acquainted with each other. The men ranged in age from 39 to 68.

The grim discovery began when officers responded to a call at 5:44pm Sunday, finding one man dead inside a residence. Subsequent investigations led them to a nearby home, where three more victims were discovered. During a neighborhood canvass, officers identified a fifth victim at a third location, visible through a window.

Chief Sullivan emphasized during a press briefing, "We have five victims who are deceased from gunshots." He added that the investigation is expected to confirm that one man shot the others. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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