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Sheriff: NE Kan. man accused of shooting victim in the head

JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a shooting.

McKinney- photo Jackson Co.

Just after 7p.m. Wednesday, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call about victim shot in the head at a rural residence 17537 R.4 Road north of Mayetta, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies responded and found a 59-year-old victim who was transported to a Topeka hospital by Jackson County EMS.  Investigators arrested Alva Bryant McKinney, 40, of Mayetta, in connection with the shooting. He was jailed on requested charges of aggravated battery, according to jail records.

The Sheriff released no additional details Thursday.

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