Police were called just before 2 a.m. to reports of an explosion at MacArthur's Lake Apartments. Police arrived to hear gunfire coming from the complex. Officers were unable to make contact with a suspect by phone, but police determined the man's identity and that he was having a mental health crisis. Fred Burton allegedly fired on armored vehicles, striking them at least four times. Just before 6 a.m., two officers shot and killed Burton.
Victim's Name: Fred Burton
Agency Responsible: Wichita Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: May 23, 2019
County: Sedgwick
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 4760
Geography: Suburban