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Pittsburg Police Identify Alleged Shooting Suspect

UPDATE: Cravey is in custody.

Pittsburg Police have identified a suspect in the shooting of a Chetopa woman over the weekend. Read the full press release below:

As the investigation into the Saturday afternoon shooting of Vanessa Rae McWhirt-Martin continues, investigators have identified the alleged shooter. He is identified as: Eric James Cravey, 34, of Pittsburg, Kansas.
Cravey is described as a white male, approximately 5’7″ tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Cravey was last seen with a full beard and was wearing a blue button up shirt. Cravey was last seen driving a 2011 black Dodge Nitro 4-door SUV. Cravey should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public. An arrest warrant charging Cravey with Attempted Murder has been issued.

The victim remains hospitalized at KU Medical Center in Kansas City in critical condition.

As the investigation continues the police department urges anyone with information concerning the shooting to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or on
our tip line at 620-231-TIPS(8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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