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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wichita police search for suspect in deadly convenience store shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A man is dead following a shooting inside a convenience store near 21st and Grove. The Wichita Police Department responded to a call of a fight and shooting at The Market convenience store at 21st and Minnesota around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, the man was not responsive. He later died at the hospital. Wichita Police Sgt. Dan Harty said an argument broke out between two customers before the shots were fired. 'There were two employees present when it happened, but they were not injured,' Harty said. The suspect fled the scene. 'We just got to try to do our best to get the suspect identified and get him located,' Harty added. Nonprofit helping Wichita family after 4-year-old shot The business was closed as police investigated and looked at camera footage from inside the store. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call detectives at 316-268-4407 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 316-267-2111, submitting a tip online, or submitting a tip through their mobile app, which is available through Google Play and Apple's App Store. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Missing Wichita man is found safe, police say
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Police say a 76-year-old man who had been reported missing has been found safe. The man was previously the subject of a public alert due to his Alzheimer's diagnosis, which raised concerns for his safety. Authorities have since confirmed that he has been located and is safe. Police thanked the community for their help and assistance during the search. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gunfire reported, two in custody in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita police say two people are in custody following a disturbance involving gunfire on Friday in the 1100 block of South Edwards. The initial call came in about 8 p.m. as a disturbance involving a weapon, prompting a heavy police response. Officers arriving on the scene located a vehicle tied to the incident and identified individuals as victims of a crime. No injuries or property damage were reported. Police later found suspects at a nearby residence and detained them without incident. Investigators believe the disturbance involved shots fired but emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public. School bus in crash in west Wichita The case remains under investigation, and police say the event appears to be isolated. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Mother let friend take adorable seven year-old son to swimming pool...then the unthinkable happened
A seven-year-old boy has been left on life support after his mom let her friend take him swimming, when he nearly drowned. Lauren Hill-Wilson, from Wichita, Kansas, says she had entrusted an unnamed friend with her son ZJ while she was at work last Thursday. The unnamed friend said she would take the little boy swimming, with Hill-Wilson receiving a 911 call hours later saying ZJ was being rushed to hospital. The youngster had been swimming inside the Red Roof Inn when authorities had to be called after he went underwater and did not resurface. Speaking to KSN, Hill-Wilson said: 'They said it was my child, my ZJ. I just broke down, and I just screamed, and I cried. 'They said my baby had died twice, and they brought him back and got him a heartbeat, but it's just his brain.' According to Hill-Wilson, her son is still on life support nearly a week after the horrific incident and has yet to wake up. She also claimed to the outlet that she has been left in the dark about what happened and how her son ended up nearly drowning. First responders on the scene they arrived to find a child that had gone underwater, they immediately administered life-saving measures including CPR, a statement said. The Wichita Police Department said that they are still investigating the incident and are still looking to determine what happened. Department Sergeant Atlee Vogt said: 'What we initially learned that kids were swimming and playing in the pool. 'There were other children and parents that were with the child here at the facility.' As their probe continues, Hill-Wilson said she is praying her son recovers and for further clarity. She also said his siblings have been questioning his absence. She added: 'My 4-year-old actually asks me every time he sees me where his brother is at. 'Today, I let him talk to his brother, and he kept saying "ZJ! ZJ!". He's not responding.' First responders on the scene they arrived to find a child that had gone underwater, they immediately administered life-saving measures including CPR. The pool area in the hotel is seen here A GoFundMe has since been set up to help the family out with ZJ's recovery, it can be found here. It has raised over $3,000 as of Wednesday. In a post to the fundraiser, organizer Taysia Wilson said: 'ZJ is a loving boy, 7 years old, and the eldest of 5. 'He loves having quality time with his siblings and close relatives! During his hospital stay, he has shown signs of improvement.' Wilson said they are fundraising to help his mom pay any hospital bells not covered by insurance and any possible legal fees.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Wichita woman arrested for child endangerment after shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Wichita woman has been arrested for aggravated child endangerment following a shooting that critically injured a 4-year-old girl on Friday. Officers were called to a neighborhood store in the 2500 block of East Harry around 1:50 p.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a child who had been shot. When police arrived, they found the young girl with a gunshot wound to her lower torso. She was taken to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Calls for responsible gun ownership after 3 kids shot in a matter of weeks According to police, the child gained access to an unsecured firearm left out by her guardian and unintentionally shot herself. A 50-year-old woman has since been taken into custody, according to a news release from the Wichita Police. The case is still under investigation and will be forwarded to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office for formal charges. Police are reminding the public of the importance of securing firearms in the home, especially around children. The department is offering free gun locks at all substation locations, no questions asked. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Wichita police at 316-268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 to remain anonymous. KSN does not name individuals believed to be connected to a crime unless formal charges have been filed. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
