Crime
21-year-old man killed after shooting outside Afton Motel in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. — A disturbance in a motel parking lot near Kellogg and Broadway resulted in a shooting that critically injured a 21-year-old man, who later succumbed to his injuries, Wichita police confirmed.
The shooting was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday outside the Afton Motel, located in the 800 block of South Broadway, just south of Kellogg Avenue.
According to Wichita Police Lt. Lee Eisenbise, the victim was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Eisenbise stated that the circumstances surrounding the disturbance and subsequent shooting remain under active investigation.
Detectives are working to gather additional information and evidence.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information related to the case to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.
“We want to stop this kind of thing, and the only way we’re going to be able to do that is with the public’s help,” Eisenbise emphasized.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.