Riley County Police are investigating a homicide reported over the weekend near downtown Manhattan.
Officers responded just after midnight Satuday to the 800 block of Colorado Street for a reported welfare check on an injured man. Police identified the man as 36-year-old Mark Rickenbaker, of Manhattan. He was transported to Via Christi Hospital with serious injuries to his body and later died from his injuries.
A police investigation determined Rickenbaker was involved in an altercation prior to their arrival. It’s believed to be an isolated incident and additional details will be released as they become available.
Police are asking anyone with information to submit a tip through Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story.
