A 40-year-old Independence man is dead and a juvenile is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after gunfire broke out during a fight at a large party north of Sycamore, Kansas early Sunday. Devin Windsor was rushed to a hospital in Neodesha, where he later died, while the person or people responsible for the shooting remain at large as investigators continue piecing together what happened.
According to the koamnewsnow.com, the gunfire erupted during an altercation at the gathering, striking both Windsor and a male juvenile. ksn.com reported deputies were called just after 1 a.m. Sunday near that same intersection north of Sycamore.
Multiple Fights Broke Out Before Shots Were Fired
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said multiple altercations broke out during the large party, and a gunshot fired during one of them struck both Windsor and the minor, according to a report from kwch.com. Windsor was taken to a hospital in Neodesha, where medical personnel attempted life-saving measures before he died from his injuries, per News On 6.
The juvenile sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering, the station's report notes. No details about the minor's identity or exact age have been released.
Investigation Ongoing, No Suspects Named
As of Monday, the investigation remained ongoing and no suspects had been identified, per the same account from kwch.com. The sheriff's office said it found no evidence suggesting an ongoing threat to the public, even as the shooter's identity remains unknown.
The case has since drawn additional state resources. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are now working together to investigate the shooting, according to ktul.com. No further details on what sparked the altercations at the party, who was involved, or a possible motive have been made public.
