SEDGWICK COUNTY —A teen murder suspect, finally captured on June 17, after hiding from police for weeks will return to court Thursday for an arraignment hearing.
Jaden Watts, 19, will appear in the courtroom of Judge Tyler Roush, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
He is charged with second-degree murder, according to the District Attorney's office.
Wichita police and U.S. Marshals took Watts into custody in the area of 700 S Hunter in Wichita, according to a statement from Wichita Police.
In March, police issued a felony pick-up for Watts in connection with the shooting of 24-year-old Demarc Burgess at a residence in the 14000 block of E. Twinlake Drive in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Reboledo. EMS transported Burgess to a local hospital where he died.
First responders located a victim later identified as 24-year-old Demarc Burgess, according to police. Burgess had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred during a gathering at the residence, where a disturbance broke out between Watts and Burgess, which ultimately led to the shooting. Watts is being held on bonds totaling over $500,000.