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.
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4 suspects arrested after man shot to death in Wichita
May 25, 2021
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Four people have been arrested in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in Wichita, police said.
Officers found Jose Covarrubias dead at the Twin Rivers Apartment Complex late Monday. He was shot after a fight broke out with the four suspects during a drug deal, Capt. Jason Stephens said.
An officer had stopped a car with the four suspects when dispatchers reported the shooting, and they were arrested without incident, police said.
Authorities said Luis Martinez, 22; Nicholas Olmos, 18; and 20-year-old Jaylon Pete were booked Tuesday on possible charges of first-degree murder in commission of a felony. A 16-year-old suspect was also arrested on a possible felony murder count.