William Johnson dies in fatal Wichita shooting
Fatal Wichita shooting death of William Johnson – Obituary
A man has died following a shooting incident that occurred in west Wichita during the early morning hours of April 11.
Authorities reported that officers were initially dispatched to the 6300 block of West Kellogg shortly before 2 a.m. after receiving calls about gunfire in the area. When police arrived, they discovered signs of a disturbance in a nearby parking lot. While investigating the scene, officers were alerted to a separate report involving two gunshot victims who had arrived at a local hospital.
Both men had sustained gunshot wounds. One, a 54-year-old man, was listed in serious condition, while the other, 37-year-old William Johnson of Wichita, was critically injured. Johnson later succumbed to his injuries.
Police indicated that the shooting may have originated from an earlier altercation near Kellogg and Dugan, though the exact circumstances leading up to the violence remain under investigation.
The 54-year-old man was treated and later discharged from the hospital. Shortly afterward, he was taken into custody on suspicion of battery against a law enforcement officer. According to officials, the incident occurred when officers attempted to question him outside the hospital and he allegedly pushed one of them. The officer was not hurt.
Investigators are continuing to gather information and are asking anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward.