Crime
Wichita Woman Arrested in Connection to the Shooting Death of 7-Year-Old Davion Gunter
A 25-year-old Wichita woman has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Davion Gunter, according to Sedgwick County booking records.
Tasha Diane Dillard was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of:
- First-degree felony murder
- Aggravated child endangerment
Incident Details
The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 17, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in the 3700 block of East Ross Parkway, according to the Wichita Police Department (WPD).
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting and arrived to find a seven-year-old child suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Paramedics rushed the child to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities also confirmed that Davion had previously survived a shooting at age three, when he was shot by his uncle.
At the time of Sunday’s shooting, multiple adults and seven other children were inside the residence, Captain Aron Moses of WPD stated.
All children present were removed from the home and placed into protective custody.
Police have not yet disclosed who fired the fatal shot or what circumstances led to the shooting.
The Wichita Police Department continues to investigate and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
Crime
19-year-old Jayden Blanchard Killed After Shooting on Concord Avenue in Amory, Suspect in Custody
AMORY, Miss. – The Amory Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the night of March 17, 2025, leaving one person dead and another in custody.
At approximately 10:37 p.m., Amory Police Department Communications personnel received multiple reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Concord Avenue.
Officers arrived at the scene and discovered an unresponsive male in the front yard of a residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately administered first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Jayden Zyshawn Blanchard.
He was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center – Gilmore, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
As officers and detectives processed the crime scene, a patrol officer located a male matching the description of a suspect involved in the shooting.
The individual was taken into custody without incident, and a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered nearby.
The suspect was identified as Denzarious Devon Wren.
Upon his arrest, it was discovered that Wren had also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident was a targeted and isolated event involving two individuals known to each other.
The investigation remains active, and police are committed to ensuring the safety of the community.
The Amory Police Department extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Blanchard.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is urged to contact the Amory Police Department.