Shooting at Maple Tree Apartents in Girard Leads to Arrest of Four Suspects

Shooting at Maple Tree Apartents in Girard Leads to Arrest of Four Suspects
Investigation Ongoing Following Early Morning Gunfire

Girard, Kansas – June 29, 2025 – A violent incident early Sunday morning has prompted a full-scale investigation and resulted in the arrest of four individuals in connection with a shooting that took place at the Maple Tree Apartments, located at 613 W. St. John Street in Girard.

Just before 4:00 A.M. on June 29, the Crawford County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an active shooting. Deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they located an adult Black male, later identified as Antaun R. Sams, age 36, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdominal area.

Deputies rendered life-saving aid to Sams and secured the area, designating the location as an active crime scene. Sams was transported to Girard Medical Center for initial treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently transferred to a higher-level trauma facility, where he is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Crawford County Investigations Bureau acted swiftly in launching an investigation, and within less than an hour, they had identified multiple suspects involved in the shooting. Working in collaboration with the Frontenac Police Department, law enforcement officers responded to 818-B S. Hugh Street in Frontenac and took four individuals into custody without incident:

• Rickey Burns Sr., 61
• Rickey Burns Jr., 33
• Cody G. Hammonds, 34
• Demitra A. Durden, 41

All four were transported to the Crawford County Jail in Girard, where they currently remain in custody.

Search warrants were executed at both 818-B S. Hugh Street and a neighboring residence at 812-A S. Hugh Street in Frontenac. During the searches, investigators recovered evidence relevant to the shooting, which remains under evaluation.

As of this release, the following formal charges have been filed:

• Rickey Burns Sr. is charged with:
  • Attempted murder
  • Felony interference with law enforcement
  • Possession of marijuana
• Rickey Burns Jr. is charged with:
  • Felony interference with law enforcement
• Cody G. Hammonds is charged with:
  • Felony interference with law enforcement
• Demitra A. Durden is charged with:
  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Felony interference with law enforcement

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Authorities are currently working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the shooting, the motive behind the attack, and whether additional individuals may have been involved or witnessed the event.

“We are grateful for the swift coordination between agencies and the rapid response that allowed us to apprehend these suspects in such a short period,” said Lieutenant Detective Christopher Hall. “However, we know this case is far from over, and we are committed to uncovering the full truth behind this violent act.”

Anyone with information about this incident—no matter how small it may seem—is urged to contact the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau by phone at 620-724-8274 The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to all law enforcement personnel and agencies involved and assures the public that it remains dedicated to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of all residents.

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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
Girard, Kansas