William "Greg" Gregory Hugo, a 60-year-old male, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017, in Independence, Kansas. His death was the result of a fatal shooting, prompting a homicide investigation by the Independence Police Department, with assistance from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The incident occurred near the intersection of 24th and Laurel streets in Independence.
Authorities quickly identified a person of interest in connection with
the shooting. A suspect, identified as 65-year-old Gary Lee Johnson, was located near the scene of the crime and taken into custody by investigators. The circumstances leading up to the fatal encounter and the relationship between Hugo and Johnson were part of the ongoing investigation.
William, known as Greg to friends and family, was a resident of Neodesha, Kansas, at the time of his death. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. His sudden and violent death sent ripples through the community, leaving behind a grieving family and many unanswered questions. Funeral services were held the following week as the legal process against the accused began to unfold.
