Posted By: George Lawson
May 27, 2021 @ 5:17 pm
Local News, News
One of four people arrested for a fatal shooting in Wichita has appeared in court on a charge of first-degree murder.
During a hearing Thursday, 22-year-old Luis Martinez-Contreras was charged with murder and attempted robbery. His bond was set at $250,000 and his next court appearance is June 3rd.
Martinez-Contreras was charged in a fatal shooting May 24th in the 1600 block of West 22nd Street North. Police said 22-year-old Jose Covarrubias was shot and killed during a drug deal.
Police arrested three others, ages 16, 18 and 20 in connection with the shooting.