George Luke Miller : “Deadly Late Night Lawrence Fight: Suspect in Custody”

Lawrence, KS – A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday night in Lawrence, as law enforcement officials responded to a homicide at the intersection of E 25th Terrace and Franklin Road. The incident was reported at 10:33 pm following a physical altercation between two males witnessed by onlookers. Upon arrival, a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office found both individuals on the ground, one of them unconscious. Despite efforts from law enforcement and medical personnel, the 43-year-old victim, identified as Christopher Allen Lickteig, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The suspect, identified as 34-year-old George Luke Miller, was taken into custody by Lawrence Police for questioning and has since been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder. Both the victim and the suspect were residents of the Lawrence Community Shelter.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the altercation, including the relationship between the two individuals involved. Initial reports suggest that no weapons were used during the incident, and none were found at the scene. Witness statements are being collected, and detectives are following up on leads to piece together the events leading up to the tragic outcome.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center at (785)832-7509 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785) 843-TIPS (8477).

The law enforcement agencies involved extend their condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Allen Lickteig and acknowledge the distress experienced by witnesses to the violent altercation. Ensuring the safety of the community remains a top priority, and a thorough investigation will be carried out to understand the circumstances surrounding this loss of life.