Homicide Investigation underway in Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, Ks. — Two ladies shot and a suspect is in custody in Pittsburg Saturday night.

Simply earlier than 11:00 PM Friday night time, the Pittsburg Police Division obtained numerous calls concerning gunshots within the 100 block of West twenty third Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two feminine victims.

Regardless of lifesaving efforts, 40-year-old Marie In need of Pittsburg was pronounced lifeless on the scene from a number of gunshot wounds.

46-year-old Velma Marie Cubie of Kansas Metropolis was additionally shot.

She was transferred to Ascension Through Christi the place she stays in steady situation.

An preliminary investigation led authorities to a suspect.

39-year-old James Cornell Hamilton from Pittsburg.

Hamilton was taken into custody on the scene.

He’s being held on the Crawford County Jail on one depend of first diploma homicide and one depend of first diploma tried homicide.

Hamilton is being held with out bond.

The Pittsburg Police Division, Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Workplace are persevering with to analyze the scenario.

Anybody with details about the incident is requested to name the Pittsburg Police at 620-231-1700.