Mar 07, 2023

Kan. suspect seen on security camera charged with murder

Posted Mar 07, 2023 1:00 AM
Image from the security camera video released by police
Image from the security camera video released by police

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal September shooting made a first court appearance this week.

Michael Austin, Jr., 38, Wichita, was charged with 2nd degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Austin-photo Sedgwick Co.
Austin-photo Sedgwick Co.

Amyion Mcdowell-Mitchell, 18, died in that shooting that occurred following an argument during a party at a home in the 5000 block of Osie in Wichita, according to Wichita Police. Security camera images showed a suspect running from the scene of the crime.

Austin remains in custody on a $250,000 bond.  He is due back in court March 13, according to the district attorney's office.