Nov 01, 2024

Homicide: 13-year-old Kan. boy shot on Halloween

Posted Nov 01, 2024 9:00 PM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Wichita Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy from Wichita that occurred on Halloween.

Just after 10:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of gunfire at the QuikTrip located at Central and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

Officers discovered evidence of a shooting and the convenience store. Simultaneously, a walk-in report was received from a local hospital indicating that a private vehicle had transported victims of this incident for treatment.

The victims include a 15-year-old boy from Wichita, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 13-year-old boy who sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital.

Initial investigations reveal that a disturbance occurred in the QuikTrip parking lot, leading to the suspect firing at a crowd, which tragically resulted in injuries to the two victims.A

Anyone with any information related to this investigation, please get in touch with the Wichita Police Department Investigations at 316-268-4407. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

Additionally, we encourage anyone with photos or videos about this incident to submit them using the following link: https://WichitaPD.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24c194589

You can also send photos and videos to Crime Stoppers. Your contributions are crucial in helping police with the investigation.