SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in a fatal shooting in Derby made his first court appearance in the case.
Demarc Burgess, 22 Wichita, is charged with 2nd degree murder and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
On Aug. 29, Derby Police arrested 22-year-old Burgess in the 200 Block of North Baltimore for the August 28 shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby.
At the residence that morning, first responding officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.
Police asked the public for help to locate the suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build and a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”.
Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case on Sept. 12, He remains in jail on a $500,000 bond, according to the District Attorney's office.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and looking for a suspect.
Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to the report of a shooting at 1215 N. Westview in the city of Derby, according to a statement from the city.
Officers located several witnesses to the shooting and one adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he died.
Police are looking for a suspect described as a Black male, approximately mid 20s, with a slender build. He has a street name of “D” or possibly “Dee”.
Anyone who knows the identity of this person should contact the Derby Police at 788-1557, 911 or Crime Stoppers at 267-2111. Please do not try to approach or apprehend this person.