WICHITA, Kan. — A Jacksonville murder suspect is in critical condition following an out-of-state shootout with U.S. Marshals.
The suspect was found in Wichita, Kansas.
#ANJaxBreaking: Jacksonville murder suspect tries to kill himself after shootout with US Marshals, now in critical condition @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/NemcHnN9b7
— Ashley Homrich (@AshleyWSBTV) December 14, 2016
Police say the suspect ran and crashed a car into a home when Marshals tried to arrest him.
Investigators say a shootout started and the suspect shot himself.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said it has been made aware of an incident involving a 2015 murder suspect. JSO said the murder suspect was connected to a Sept. 5, 2015, murder that happened at the Candlewood Suites in Arlington on Jane Street.
Wichita, Kan. - #JSO Homicide has been made aware of an incident in Wichita, Kan. involving a 2015 Jacksonville murder suspect. #JAX
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 14, 2016
Wichita, Kan. - The murder suspect was from a September 5, 2015 murder that occurred in the 2700 block of Jane Street. #JSO #JAX
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 14, 2016
At the time, police identified the victim in the murder as Johnny M. Mooney, 39, of Cincinnati.
Man arrested in KS. For local murder of Cincinnati man (pictured) staying in Arlington hotel last year. pic.twitter.com/H4ZItzxTPj
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) December 14, 2016
Two women and one man were seen fleeing the hotel at the time of the murder in a silver Kia Optima, according to police.
Clarification. These photos were released of people wanted in possible connection to the homicide. They were seen running from scene pic.twitter.com/XCNT7bpULr
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) December 14, 2016
JSO said it is not releasing suspect's name due to the investigation being active.
Wichita, Kan. - #JSO is not releasing the name of the 2015 murder suspect due to the ongoing active investigation at this time. #JAX
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 14, 2016
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