Jul 16, 2023

Road rage: Two Kansas teens critically injured

Posted Jul 16, 2023 11:00 AM

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that injured a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old.

Just after 11:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call in the 700 block of W. Maywood in Wichita, according to  Officer Kris Gupilan

First responders located the two victims parked in a vehicle. The 19-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and the 17-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to his upper torso area.

EMS transported both to a local hospital for treatment and they were in critical but stable condition.

The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident in the area of Interstate 235 and Meridian. An eyewitness observed an altercation between the victims and a black sedan. An occupant in the black sedan fired multiple rounds at the victim’s vehicle and fled the area.

Police are asking anyone with any information about this shooting to please call detectives at 316-268-4407.