Crime
Victims and suspected gunman killed in south Wichita shootings identified
At Joshua’s feet, officers located a firearm. Joshua’s injury appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Wichita, KS – On November 10, 2024, at 5:45 pm, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a call from two individuals reporting that they had found a man with gunshot wounds in a residence located in the 1700 block of S. Santa Fe.
Wichita Police and the Wichita Fire Department responded to the call.
Upon entering the residence, officers discovered 67-year-old Anthony Stickney, who resided at that address.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene by personnel from the Wichita Fire Department.
While conducting the investigation into this shooting, officers learned from the original calling party that the last person at this residence was likely Anthony’s son, 42-year-old Joshua Stickney, who lived in a residence located at 1900 S Laura.
Officers responded to that location to locate Joshua.
When officers arrived, they could see two people inside the residence who were not moving or responding when officers knocked on the door. At 7:05 pm, officers forced entry into the residence on Laura and located three males suffering gunshot wounds.
These males were identified as Joshua, 66-year-old Donald Dodge, and 55-year-old Terry Meyer. Donald is a friend and neighbor of Joshua; Terry is Joshua’s live-in Stepfather.
At Joshua’s feet, officers located a firearm. Joshua’s injury appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Joshua, Donald, and Terry were pronounced deceased by Sedgwick County EMS. These shootings were documented under WPD case number 24C200384.
While attempting to locate someone to care for Joshua’s pet, officers were instructed to contact a neighbor at another residence on Laura.
That neighbor was 39-year-old Alan Young. Officers went to Alan’s residence and saw him inside, unresponsive.
Officers forced entry into the residence and located Alan suffering from gunshot wounds.
Alan was pronounced deceased by the Wichita Fire Department.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.