SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal Thursday shooting and asking the public for assistance n locating 31-year-old Patricio Gomez.
Just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at a hotel in the 9400 block of East Corporate Hills in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Michael Martinez of Wichita who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Investigators learned Gomez and a woman arrived at the hotel regarding an illegal drug transaction. During the transaction, a disturbance ensued and Gomez fired multiple shots at Martinez, striking him. Gomez and the woman fled the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade.
On Friday, police located the Cadillac outside of a hotel in Park City. Due to the violent past of the suspect and the violent incident on Thursday, the WPD SWAT team and crisis negotiators responded to assist. At the hotel, two individuals were contacted. Gomez was not at the location. The suspect vehicle was recovered.
If you know the whereabouts of Gomez or see him, please call 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous.