Crime & Courts

Man, 20, killed in shooting at 21st and Grove; no suspect in custody

One man is dead after a shooting in the area of 21st and Grove in east Wichita on Thursday.
One man is dead after a shooting in the area of 21st and Grove in east Wichita on Thursday. The Wichita Eagle

A 20-year-old Wichita man was shot and killed Thursday in the area of 21st and Grove in east Wichita.

Police officers were flagged down at around 5:31 p.m. after a shooting in the 2200 block of N. Grove, Wichita police Capt. Christian Cory said.

Officers found the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene, Cory said.

Police say the shooting is an isolated incident and think it stemmed from an argument between two people. No suspect was in custody, according to Cory.

Police had the parking lot of a smoke shop taped off as investigators worked. A four-door passenger car with bullet holes in the front windshield and its passenger door open sat in the parking lot.

When asked about the involvement of the car, police said they are still investigating and speaking with witnesses.

A car with apparent bullet holes in the front windshield was parked behind crime scene tape as Wichita detectives worked the scene of a shooting.
A car with apparent bullet holes in the front windshield was parked behind crime scene tape as Wichita detectives worked the scene of a shooting. Eduardo Castillo The Wichita Eagle

This story was originally published March 21, 2024 at 7:55 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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