SALINA An altercation in a McDonalds parking lot Friday resulted in the death of former Iolan Scotty McMurray.
The Salina Journal reported McMurray, 32, Salina, had become involved in a physical altercation with Austin 29, Salina, Friday afternoon.
At one point, Ferguson allegedly landed a punch to McMurray, which caused McMurray to fall to the pavement, the newspaper reported. Officers arrived to find McMurray unconscious.
He was taken to the Salina Regional Health Center, where his medical condition continued to deteriorate. McMurray was moved from the emergency room to the operating room, officers told the newspaper. He was pronounced dead that evening.
Ferguson was booked into the Saline County jail on recommended charges that included aggravated battery and aggravated assault. As the investigation continued, and new and reliable information was discovered, Ferguson was released with no charges Sunday afternoon, the newspaper reported.
An investigation continues. The Journal reported an autopsy has been ordered on McMurray to determine the cause of death.
After attending Iola High School, McMurray moved to the Salina area, where he eventually became a professional welder and fabricator at ADM Milling, according to his Facebook biography.
