SEWARD COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities in Seward County are investigating a murder of a woman and the attempted murder of a man.

Just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, emergency responders were called to 188 West Pancake for a reported shooting.

Responding officers found a 27-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman had been shot, according to a media release. Both victims were transported to Southwest Medical Center by Seward County EMS in serious condition and then transferred to Wesley Medical Center.

Investigators learned on Monday afternoon that the female victim had died. Her name is being withheld until the family has been notified. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Investigators learned that a dispute between several people occurred in the parking lot when the shooting occurred.

Investigators have identified the shooting suspect as Christopher Dewayne Hoskins,  34-year-old black male, about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has multiple tattoos including a skull on his upper right arm and the phrase, CREEK $IDE POSSE, on his left forearm.

Hoskins may be driving a white and black 2008 Dodge Charger with Kansas license plate 791EGC. Hoskins should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Liberal Police Department at 626-0150 or the Crime Hotline at 624-4000. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of those responsible are eligible for a reward.

It is believed the suspects fled the scene in a red or maroon Chevy Tahoe.