SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas felon charged a in fatal 2021 nightclub shooting in Wichita has entered a guilty plea in the case.
Earlier this month, Keshawn Dawson, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless murder and aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
At 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2021 officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely in Wichita. Officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave. Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.
In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Officer Charlie Davidson.
On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona. He is scheduled for sentencing July 18, according to the District Attorney's office.