Jan 22, 2024

Homicide: Police report another arrest in death of Kansas man

Posted Jan 22, 2024 5:57 PM
Hermosillo-photo Sedgwick Co.
Hermosillo-photo Sedgwick Co.

 SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the deadly shooting of 35-year-old LaDonte Ostrander have made a second arrest in the case, according to police spokesperson Andrew Ford.

Just after 2a.m. Saturday, police arrested 27-year-old Robert Howland in the 1300 block of S. Santa Fe in Wichita, according to Sedgwick County booking records.

On Jan. 16, police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the 1000 block of S. Market, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo. 

In the 900 block of S. Market Street, first responders discovered Ostrander with a gunshot wound to his lower extremities. Sedgwick County EMS transported him in critical condition to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Howland-photo Sedgwick Co.
Howland-photo Sedgwick Co.

 On January 18, police arrested 37-year-old Yancy Hermosillo, according to online arrest records. He is being held on requested charges of murder and interference with law enforcement in connection with the death. 

Howland is being held on requested charges of murder, probation violations and contempt of court, according to online jail records.

Hermosillo has previous felony convictions for domestic battery, criminal threat,  and aggravated interference with parental custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.