Nov 04, 2024

Search continues for suspect in Halloween killing of 13-year-old

Posted Nov 04, 2024 11:00 AM
Campbell photo Wichita Police
Campbell photo Wichita Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a shooting on Halloween that left a 13-year-old dead issued a Felony Pick-Up for the arrest of Jermall Campbell, according to Wichita Police.

Just after 10:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of gunfire at the QuikTrip located at Central and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

Police on the scene Thursday evening -photo courtesy KWCH
Police on the scene Thursday evening -photo courtesy KWCH

Officers discovered evidence of a shooting and the convenience store. Simultaneously, a walk-in report was received from a local hospital indicating that a private vehicle had transported victims of this incident for treatment.

The victims included a 15-year-old boy from Wichita, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 13-year-old boy who sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital.

Initial investigations reveal that a disturbance occurred in the QuikTrip parking lot, leading to the suspect firing at a crowd, which tragically resulted in injuries to the two victims.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact our investigators at 316-268-4407 or call 911. To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 or scan the QR code provided. Your assistance is vital in helping us bring this case to a resolution.