Jan 08, 2020

Suspect in fatal Kansas nightclub shooting arrested in Oklahoma

Posted Jan 08, 2020 11:57 AM
Terrance Johnson photo Sedgwick County
Terrance Johnson photo Sedgwick County

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal December shooting in Wichita and have made an arrest in Oklahoma.

Just before before 3 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 2, police responded to a shooting call at the 511 club, 511 North West Street in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred.  Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Sonya Brown with a gunshot wound.  She was transported to an area hospital where she died.

Sonya Brown photo courtesy Biglow Funeral Home
Sonya Brown photo courtesy Biglow Funeral Home

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between the shooting suspect 25-year-old Terranace Johnson and a male patron inside the business when Johnson fired multiple shots, which struck Brown police believe was an unintended and uninvolved victim. 

Through the investigation, investigators learned of Johnson’s involvement in the incident.  He was located and arrested on Wednesday in Warr Acres, Oklahoma.  On Tuesday, Johnson was extradited to Wichita and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of first-degree murder.