WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita police say they have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a 27-year-old man last week.

Capt. Aaron Moses said homicide investigators arrested Jeremiah Walker, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Quentin Gordon. He's jailed on $750,000 bond. 

Jeremiah Walker (updated mugshot provided by Sedgwick County Jail)
Jeremiah Walker (updated mugshot provided by Sedgwick County Jail)  

Officers responded at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 to reports of a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, near Harry and Oliver. Gordon had been shot and died at the scene. 

"Following the shooting of Mr. Gordon, homicide investigators, along with patrol personnel, began investigating the incident. Through their efforts, Mr. Walker was eventually identified as a potential suspect," Capt. Moses said.

Police said previously that Gordon was killed during an argument, but additional case details have not been released. 

Online court records show Walker is also charged in a separate case with aggravated child endangerment and two counts of fleeing or eluding law enforcement. Those alleged crimes happened on December 28, 2023. 

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Wichita police are searching for two people of interest in connection to the shooting death of a 27-year-old man Tuesday night.

The department announced Thursday that Anjaliyah Orange and Jeremiah Walker may have information about the homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111 or WPD investigators at 316-268-4407.

Police said Quentin Gordon was shot and killed during an argument in the 4800 block of East Funston. 

 

 

Police have identified a 27-year-old man who died following a shooting in southeast Wichita on Tuesday. 

Officers responded at around 9:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, near Harry and Oliver. They arrived to find the unresponsive victim with a gunshot wound and attempted lifesaving measures. 

The victim, Quentin Gordon, died at the scene. 

Investigators were remained on scene overnight speaking with witnesses and piecing together what happened. Capt. Aaron Moses said preliminary findings suggest Gordon was involved in an argument with another person when he was shot. It's not believed to be random. 

No arrests have been announced. 

"The investigation is ongoing as homicide investigators work diligently to follow up on leads and locate a suspect," Capt. Moses said. "Acts of violence, especially those resulting in fatalities, have a profound impact on our community."

Gordon's death was Wichita's 15th criminal homicide of 2024. 

Anyone with information who hasn't already spoken with police is asked to call WPD investigators at (316) 268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111.