SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in a deadly shooting in Wichita was back in court last week.
Tayante O. Dagans, 32, attended a preliminary hearing in the courtroom of Judge Sean Hatfield. Probable cause was found in connection with the shooting death of 38-year-old Montel Parks of Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Dagans is scheduled for arraignment on October 29, accordig to the DA's office.
The investigation began just after 6:30 p.m. May 12, when officers responded to a reported shooting at Emery Gardens apartments, 4244 S. Hydraulic in Wichita, according to a media release from Wichita police.
When officers arrived, they located Parks seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers immediately began providing lifesaving measures until Sedgwick County EMS arrived.
EMS transported Parks to an area hospital, where he underwent surgery. He died the following morning from his injuries.
Dagans was taken into custody May 14 at the QuikTrip located at 6011 W. Central after patrol officers recognized his vehicle from an internal informational bulletin distributed by investigators identifying both the suspect and vehicle.
The arrest resulted from coordinated efforts between patrol officers, investigators, community members and technology. Investigators used Flock camera technology, which captured the suspect vehicle before the shooting.
Dagans was transported to Investigations and later booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. He was later charged with 1st Degree Murder and Felon in possession of Firearm.