Vehicle drives through Wichita sports complex, killing child and adult

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

A black pickup truck drove through the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday afternoon, striking multiple people on youth soccer fields. The vehicle travelled approximately 100 to 200 yards before stopping. A child and an adult were killed, and several others were taken to hospital, though their conditions were not released.

Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses said the driver is in custody and there is no additional threat to the public. Police are seeking any video footage of the incident.

The collision occurred as the Kansas State High School Activities Association held its inaugural flag football semifinals on an adjacent field. Four Kansas City-area schools were present: St. Thomas Aquinas, Shawnee Mission West, Shawnee Mission South and St. James Academy. The incident took place while Shawnee Mission West and Shawnee Mission South girls' flag football teams were playing, separated from the soccer fields by fencing and a gated entrance. All families and staff from Shawnee Mission School District were accounted for.

The KSHSAA suspended the remaining Saturday games, including the third-place game and the girls' flag football state championship scheduled for 5pm. A later announcement will provide updated game times.

How it is being reported

• Child, adult dead after ‘mass casualty’ incident at Wichita sports complexThe KSHSAA’s inaugural flag football semifinals were taking place on an adjacent field, with four Kansas City-area schools in attendance.KY3 · 17 Oct, 23:33
• Child, adult dead after ‘mass casualty’ incident at Wichita sports complexThe KSHSAA’s inaugural flag football semifinals were taking place on an adjacent field, with four Kansas City-area schools in attendance.KCTV5 · 17 Oct, 23:33

In this story: Wichita · Stryker Sports Complex · Kansas · KSHSAA · Shawnee Mission School District · Wichita Police

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