Crime & Courts

Authorities arrest teen who dated woman injured in southeast Sedgwick County shooting

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is on scene of a shooting Sunday morning that injured a teenage girl in south Wichita.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is on scene of a shooting Sunday morning that injured a teenage girl in south Wichita. The Wichita Eagle

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Sunday in southeast Sedgwick County that left a woman hospitalized, according to a news release from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting was reported around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of S. Wood Hollow. Deputies arrived and found a 19-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her left leg below the knee, Captain Brad Hoch said in a news briefing.

She was taken to a hospital where she remains, the release said.

The shooting suspect, a 17-year-old man, was arrested at the home and booked into the Sedgwick County juvenile detention facility on suspicion of aggravated battery and an outstanding warrant, according to the release.

The Sheriff’s Office says the two teens had been dating.

Detectives are still interviewing people and collecting evidence to piece together what led up to the shooting.

This story was originally published September 6, 2022 at 3:48 PM.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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