BREAKING: One Critically Injured in Downtown Wichita Shooting Near QuikTrip
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A chaotic and violent scene unfolded in downtown Wichita late Friday night, leaving one person critically injured following a shooting near a busy convenience store.
According to Sedgwick County dispatch, the shooting occurred shortly after 10:00 p.m. on June 28, 2025, at the QuikTrip located at Douglas and Washington. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a single victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The individual was immediately transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or any potential suspects. Police have not confirmed whether the shooting was targeted or random, and there has been no word on arrests or persons of interest.
Dispatch also reported receiving a “paramedic in trouble” call shortly before the shooting was logged. It remains unclear whether the call was directly related to the incident or involved personnel responding to the shooting. Officials have not confirmed whether a paramedic was harmed or if emergency responders encountered resistance while aiding the injured individual.
As of the latest update, the area around the QuikTrip has been secured by Wichita Police, and investigators are actively combing the scene for evidence. Witnesses in the area described a heavy police presence and emergency crews working swiftly to treat the injured party and establish a perimeter.
Multiple patrol units and detectives were observed canvassing nearby buildings, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing potential witnesses to piece together what led up to the gunfire.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the vicinity of Douglas and Washington between 9:30 and 10:15 p.m. to come forward. Even small details could assist in building a clearer picture of what transpired.
Wichita Police and KAKE News have stated that this remains an active investigation, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
Residents are advised to avoid the area if possible and to stay tuned to local media outlets for continuous updates on this developing story.
If you have any information related to this incident, you’re encouraged to contact Wichita Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.