The Wichita Police Department has arrested a 42-year-old Wichita man on a charge of 2nd degree murder, regarding the criminal homicide that occurred in the 2300 block of South Oliver last weekend. He was also arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of narcotics, unlawful possession of hallucinogenics and a Kansas Department of Corrections warrant. Police found him Saturday evening at 13th and Perry and he was arrested without incident.
At approximately 12:30 a.m., on Sunday Sept. 29, officers were dispatched to a shooting call at Magoos Bar and Grill located in the 2300 block of S. Oliver. Upon arrival, officers located the scene of a shooting, but no victim was located. Shortly after, 29-year-old Demario Cooks arrived by private vehicle at an area hospital with critical injuries. Cooks succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed that Cooks was inside the bar, and a disturbance occurred between several other men. The disturbance moved into the parking lot and multiple shots were fired, striking Cooks.
Through a Crime Stoppers tip, investigators were able to identify the suspect allegedly being involved in the shooting incident which led to his arrest. This was not a random incident. The investigation is ongoing and it will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.
