SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Wichita that injured a 15-year-old have arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, according to Officer Trevor Macy.
Just after 4 pm Wednesday, police responded to a shooting call in the area of 26th and Park Place in Wichita, according to Macy.
Upon arrival, they located a 15-year-old boy a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The investigation revealed that the victim was walking down the street when the suspects drove by in a vehicle and began firing at him.
Police located the suspect vehicle at a home nearby, and the suspects were taken into custody at that location.
The 16-year-old suspect was booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) for aggravated battery and criminal use of a weapon.
Additionally, the 15-year-old suspect was booked to JIAC for Aggravated Battery. The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.