Death Investigation 08.30.21

MEDIA RELEASE                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:                                                AUGUST 30, 2021

AGENCY:                                          SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                       WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                   (316) 660-3880

CONTACT:                                        LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN BLICK

      

On August 30, 2021, at approximately 9:43 AM, Fire personnel was dispatched to a structure fire at 52 E Via Roma. Fire first encountered a fire in the garage that they extinguished before moving into the home. Once inside they discovered additional fires throughout the home. While extinguishing these fires they located a deceased 50-year-old male.

 

The Sheriff’s Office was summoned to the scene to conduct a death investigation.

 

The case remains active and under investigation

 

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