Man shot and killed in rural Cherokee County; suspect detained
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A homicide investigation is underway in southeast Kansas after a man was found dead from gunshot wounds Friday morning.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a 911 call early Friday reporting a shooting at 4971 SE 67th in Galena.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County EMS responded and determined the victim was dead.
Authorities say the suspect remained at the scene and was immediately detained by deputies.
Neither the victim nor the suspect has been publicly identified. Investigators have not released information about what led to the shooting.
The sheriff's office says there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Cherokee County Attorney's Office are assisting with the investigation.
