Nov 22, 2024

Suspect in killing of 13-year-old on Halloween is still at large

Posted Nov 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Campbell photo Sedgwick Co.
Campbell photo Sedgwick Co.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a shooting on Halloween that left a 13-year-old boy dead continue searching for  19-year-old Jermall Campbell.

On November 6, police arrested a 19-year-old Carrice Profit, Campbell's cousin in connection with the killing according to Wichita Police spokesman Andrew Ford. 

Profit photo Sedgwick Co.
Profit photo Sedgwick Co.

Profit was charged with 1st degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office..

Campbell has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, and multiple counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to the homicide. He remains at large, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.Campbell is considered armed and dangerous.

Just after 10:30p.m. October 31, 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 anyone has information about Campbell's whereabouts, please call 911 immediately. To remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.