UPDATE: Investigation reveals premeditated plan in Winfield homicides
COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are providing an update regarding the Aug. 11 shootings in the 400 block of West 9th Ave., in Winfield, that left six family members deceased.
As the investigation progresses, KBI agents do not believe an argument or physical altercation preceded the homicides on the morning of Aug. 11. Instead, evidence indicates Ronald Williams Sr., 53, and Kelly L. George, 44, jointly shared culpability for premeditated plans to kill their children and then themselves.
It was reported that Williams and George displayed erratic behavior leading up to the shootings, including a pattern of making nonsensical statements to law enforcement, neighbors, and others in the community.
During the investigation, documentation was found indicating George had purchased a Taurus 38 Special revolver in February of 2025. The same firearm was found at the scene. At this time, no evidence suggests anyone in addition to Williams and George was responsible for this tragic shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing. When the case concludes, findings will be presented to the Cowley County Attorney.
No further information will be released at this time.
Photo of Kelly, Ronald Jr., Sarah and Carol Williams (L to R)
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EARLIER RELEASE
August 11, 2026
UPDATE: Multiple homicide incident in Winfield
COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of five victims and one male suspect in Winfield, Kansas.
At approximately 8:50 a.m., Aug. 11, officers with the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to a residence at the 400 block of West 9th Ave. The caller, later identified as Ronald Williams Sr., 53, of Winfield, told dispatch he had killed his family and intended to kill himself.
When officers arrived, they heard a single gunshot, and began establishing a perimeter. At approximately 10:57 a.m., officers entered the residence and found six subjects with gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and pronounced five victims and Williams Sr. deceased at the scene.
The victims have been identified as:
- Kelly L. George, 44
- Carol A. Williams, 9
- Ronald H. Williams Jr., 7
- Sarah K. Williams, 5
- Kelly M. Magee-Williams, 3
KBI assistance was requested at 11:05 a.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the scene.
It is believed Williams Sr. killed the five family members prior to placing the 911 call, and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after law enforcement arrived.
This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.
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