SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man identified on security cameras as involved in a fatal shooting is headed to prison.
A judged sentenced 25-year-old Malcolm Ganther to just over 10-year in prison months for second degree murder and aggravated battery in the shooting death of 17-year-old Marcus Sain, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
On the afternoon of May 21, 2020 police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival, police located Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.
Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body. He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.
The investigation revealed Ganther, c0-defendant Nathanial Saunders, Sain, and an 18-year-old boy had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction.
A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick. Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.
During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries. Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.
Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also located the Buick vehicle involved.
Saunders scheduled sentencing last week was continued to Sept. 15, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.