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.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.