Updated: March 8, 2014 - 4:18pm
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| Dustin D. Walker, 29 Kansas Department of Corrections photo Click image to view larger |
The shooting was reported just before 3:10 a.m.. Officers located a male, now identified as Patrick D. Roberts, 39, with a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews reported the Roberts' injuries to be critical. Medics rushed him to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A resident in the area told police that a person ran from the building eastbound and then northbound towards 23rd Street. That person was only described as a male wearing a black jacket.
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| Aerial image of the area Click image to view larger |
Police detained two people for questioning shortly after the shooting. One ran from an officer in the area of 27th Street and Redbud Lane. He was apprehended at 4:25 a.m..
Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley tells the Lawrence Journal-World that Dustin D. Walker, 29 was arrested shortly after 9 a.m..
The second person that was detained for questioning was released later Saturday morning.
Police continue to investigate the incident and ask anyone with information to contact them at 785-830-7400 or the Douglas County CrimeStoppers at 785-843-TIPS (8477).
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