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Suspect charged in fatal Wichita shooting

Suspect charged in fatal Wichita shooting

Suspect charged in fatal Wichita shooting

One of four people arrested for a fatal shooting in Wichita has appeared in court on a charge of first-degree murder.

During a hearing Thursday, 22-year-old Luis Martinez-Contreras was charged with murder and attempted robbery.  His bond was set at $250,000 and his next court appearance is June 3rd.

Martinez-Contreras was charged in a fatal shooting May 24th in the 1600 block of West 22nd Street North.  Police said 22-year-old Jose Covarrubias was shot and killed during a drug deal.

Police arrested three others, ages 16, 18 and 20 in connection with the shooting.

 

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