Crime & Courts

Man shot, woman stabbed after argument breaks out in south Wichita, police say

Wichita police are investigating a shooting and stabbing that injured a man and woman Sunday night in south Wichita.

Officers responded to a shooting call around 8:24 p.m. at a home in the 3100 block of South Rutan.

While en route to the call, officers found a 22-year-old man near where the shooting call originated from. The man told police he had been shot in the leg by another man in the home on Rutan, police spokesperson Trevor Macy said in a news release..

Officers at the home also found a 30-year-old woman who had been stabbed in her abdomen. Both were taken a hospital for treatment, Macy said.

The woman was treated for serious injuries and remains hospitalized. The man was treated then released, the news release said.

Police detectives learned that there was an argument between the 22-year-old man and other man at the home over property. The woman got in between the two men and was stabbed, according to Macy.

The woman ran into the home as gunshots started outside the home, the release said.

Macy said police do not have a suspect in custody at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call detectives at 316-268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

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This story was originally published January 23, 2023 at 2:05 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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