Crime
5 people dead after shooting across three separate locations in south Wichita
Preliminary investigations suggest that all individuals involved knew one another.
On Sunday evening, Sedgwick County officials confirmed a tragic shooting incident in south Wichita that left five people dead across three separate locations.
The shootings occurred around the 1700 block of Santa Fe and the 1900 block of South Laura, with the initial call reporting gunfire at approximately 5:44 p.m.
Upon arriving at the scene on Santa Fe, officers discovered a man who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Shortly thereafter, police were dispatched to a second location on South Laura, where they found three more individuals, all deceased from gunshot injuries.
A fifth individual, also suffering from gunshot wounds, was found nearby but succumbed to the injuries shortly after first responders arrived.
Preliminary investigations suggest that all individuals involved knew one another, and officials believe one of the deceased may be the suspected shooter.
While this has not yet been confirmed, authorities are working to establish a clear motive and piece together the sequence of events.
“This is a tragic incident and a senseless act impacting multiple families,” said Wichita Police Department Public Information Officer Andrew Ford.
He noted that there is no further threat to the public and that the investigation remains active as authorities work to uncover additional details.
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.