Victim killed in Lawrence shooting was Wichita man, police say

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The man killed in a shooting around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Lawrence was 21-year-old Christian Willis, of Wichita, according to a news release from Lawrence police Thursday afternoon.

First responders found Willis when they arrived at the scene in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, and he died at the scene.

The shooting was still under investigation as of Thursday afternoon, and no arrests had been made.

Police ask that anyone with information call the investigations division at 785-830-7430, or call Crime Stoppers at 785-843-TIPS. Tips to Crime Stoppers can be anonymous. Reference case No. L21043825.

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