Garden City Police investigating homicide

On Monday, at around 5:20 A.M., Officers of the Garden City Police Department responded to the 2600 block of N. 3rd Street for a reported shooting. Twenty-seven-year-old Braxtyn Loyd of Garden City, was found shot inside the residence and transported to St. Catherine Hospital. Loyd was then transferred to a Wichita hospital where he later died.

 

The preliminary investigation has determined that Loyd was picked up by a family member after being out for the night. An altercation later ensued between the individuals and another family member inside their residence. Loyd allegedly produced a firearm and threatened the family members when he was shot.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.