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Man arrested after roommate’s suicide released from jail

Published November 18, 2021 4:14 PM

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man who was arrested after his suicidal roommate shot himself has been released from jail. Police arrested a 28-year-old Charles Burnham on Tuesday and held him on $500,000 bond on a possible first-degree murder charge. Investigators alleged that after a 27-year-old man shot himself, Burnham retrieved the gun and shot him two more times. District Attorney Marc Bennett said Burnham was released after his office determined more investigation was needed.

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