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Authorities release identity of victim in Great Bend shooting

ShootingGREAT BEND – Authorities have released the identity of the man who was shot and killed in Great Bend on Sunday

Aron Villegas, 23, Great Bend, died in a shooting at his home on Lakin Avenue, according to Barton County Attorney Doug Matthews.

On Sunday morning, police were called to the residence where they found Villegas suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died at Great Bend Regional Hospital.

The Great Bend Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are interviewing witnesses.

When completed, the results of the investigation will be presented to the Barton County Attorney.

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