On Friday, October 10, 2014 at about 10:17 a.m., first responders were dispatched to National Beef, 1501 E. 8th, for a report of an unresponsive male. Responding officers and Seward County EMS were directed to an unconscious 25 year old male.

The male was transported to Southwest Medical Center in serious condition. He was later flown to a Wichita hospital where he passed away.

Investigators learned that the male had been involved in an altercation with a 31 year old male at the plant. Investigators brought the 31 year old male to the police department for questioning. No arrests have been made at this time.

This incident is still under investigation.