On Monday, June 6, 2016 at about 1:28 a.m., emergency responders were called to 188 West Pancake for a reported shooting. Responding officers found two persons had been shot, a 27 year old male and a 40 year old female.
Investigators learned that the female victim has died at Wesley Medical Center. Her name is being withheld until the family has been notified. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The male victim is listed in critical condition.
Investigators have located the Hispanic male subject and red Tahoe previously being sought. Investigators have identified the shooting suspect as Christopher Dewayne Hoskins. Hoskins is a black male, 34 years of age. Hoskins is about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has multiple tattoos including a skull on his upper right arm and the phrase, CREEK $IDE POSSE, on his left forearm.
Hoskins may be driving a white and black 2008 Dodge Charger with Kansas license plate 791EGC. Hoskins should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Liberal Police Department at 626-0150 or the Crime Hotline at 624-4000. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of those responsible are eligible for a reward.
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On Monday, June 6, 2016 at about 1:28 a.m., emergency responders were called to 188 West Pancake for a reported shooting. Responding officers found two persons had been shot, a 27 year old male and a 40 year old female.
Investigators learned that a dispute between several people occurred in the parking lot when the shooting occurred. Investigators are still attempting to identify the suspects.
Witnesses described the suspects as a Hispanic male and a black male. The Hispanic male was described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a medium build and very short hair. The black male was described as about 6 feet tall with a large build and short “dread lock” style hair. It is believed the suspects fled the scene in a red or maroon Chevy Tahoe.
Both victims were transported to Southwest Medical Center by Seward County EMS in serious condition. They were subsequently flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment. There have been no updates on their condition at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Liberal Police Department at 626-0150 or the Crime Hotline at 624-4000. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of those responsible are eligible for a reward.
