Jul 09, 2022

Police: Suspect in Kansas sword attack is in custody

Posted Jul 09, 2022 1:00 PM
Photos Wichita Police
Photos Wichita Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a random sword attack have taken the suspect into custody.

Just before 1:30p.m. Tuesday, a suspect observed by security camera attacked an individual in the 700 block of W 2nd Street in Wichita, according to police.

On Wednesday, police asked the public for help to locate the suspect.  On Friday, Wichita police reported they had located and taken the man into custody. They did not identify him or report possible charges.

The victim in this random attack had non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

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