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.
Oxford, MS — The Oxford Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the human remains discovered in Carroll County belong to Jimmie “Jay” Lee, the University of Mississippi student who went missing nearly three years ago.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Carroll County deputies alerted Oxford police after deer hunters discovered human remains in a remote area of the county.
A joint investigation was immediately launched, involving the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI).
The remains were transported to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for forensic examination and DNA testing.
On Wednesday, February 5, the Mississippi State Crime Lab officially confirmed that the remains are those of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, through DNA analysis.
Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen expressed his department’s dedication to the case, stating:
“The Oxford Police Department made a commitment to finding Jay, no matter how long it took. This case has remained an active investigation since July 8, 2022. We are grateful to the Lee family and Jay’s friends for their help and support throughout this process. We hope this confirmation brings them even a small measure of comfort.”
At the time of his disappearance, Lee’s case gained significant attention as investigators pursued multiple leads.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington was charged in connection with Lee’s death, accused of committing the crime to conceal an alleged romantic relationship.
Herrington went to trial in December 2024, but the proceedings ended in a mistrial.
Authorities have stated that they are unable to provide further details at this time due to the ongoing investigation.