Aug 16, 2022

Police ID 49-year-old victim in Kan. home invasion killing

Posted Aug 16, 2022 10:00 PM
Investigators at the scene of the investigation on Monday-photo courtesy KWCH
Investigators at the scene of the investigation on Monday-photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in the 5200 block of E. Gilbert in Wichita have identified the victim as 49-year-old Dennis O. Haynes of Wichita.

Just before 8a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 5200 block of East Gilbert in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.

First responders located Haynes unconscious and not breathing. Officers began life-saving measures. EMS transported him a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The investigation revealed that the victim and several other people were inside the residence when two armed men entered and shot the Haynes. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.

Investigators do not believe this to be a random incident, according to Ditch.