WPD identifies body found in alley near Central & I-135

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Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:24 AM CDT

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Wichita Police Department identified the body found early Wednesday morning in an alley as that of 50-year-old Shana Hines.

At about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the report of a body found in the alleyway. Police said responding officers found Hines in the alley. She was pronounced dead at teh scene.

As of Wednesday afternoon, police said no foul play had been revealed, but WPD’s investigation continues.

Wichita Police confirmed that a woman’s body was found in an alley after midnight Wednesday.

The body was found in the 500 block of N. Ash, near Central & I-135.

Police spokesperson Chad Ditch declined to provide further details, saying an update would be provided Wednesday afternoon.

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