Jul 28, 2023

Police: 3 juveniles accused in murder of 14-year-old Kan. boy

Posted Jul 28, 2023 11:00 AM

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy have arrested three juvenile male suspects.

Just after 10p.m. Monday, police responded to a call in the 600 block of S. Laura in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

First responders located 14-year-old Malachi Sicka of Wichita nearby with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of E. Orme. Despite the efforts of EMS and Fire personnel to administer life-saving measures, the boy  was pronounced deceased.

On Thursday evening, police reported the arrest of the 17-year-old and a 15-year all from Wichita. They are being held on requested charges of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Criminal Use of a Weapon

Friends have established an online fundraiser to assist the family.