Police arrest 15-year-old in southwest Wichita shooting that injured another 15-year-old

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a shooting in southwest Wichita that seriously injured another 15-year-old on Sunday.

According to a WPD news release, officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 3000 block of South Everett around 9:10 p.m.

“Upon arrival, officers located the 15-year-old victim with two gunshot wounds to his abdominal area. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital with critical but non-life-threatening injuries,” the release said..

The victim underwent surgery and is now in stable condition.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that during the commission of a crime, the suspect shot the victim. Detectives are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting fully,” the release said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call detectives at 316-268-4407 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 316-267-2111.