SEDGWICK COUNTY —After 17 days, a woman wanted for a fatal shooting is finally in custody.
On Tuesday, police arrested 19-year-old La’Niha Banks stemming from a shooting investigation that fatally injured 19-year-old Lationna Johnson of Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
Just after 11 pm May 20, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita. Upon arrival, officers located the Johnson with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.
EMS transported her to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, according to Rebolledo.
The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, she started to drive away, but the Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.
Banks is being held on requested charges of one count of Felony Murder, two counts of Criminal Discharge into an Occupied Vehicle, one count of Attempted 1st Degree Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault.
Police have not released details on the arrest.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a 19-year-old from Wichita to the hospital where she died May 23, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
Officers continue the search for a suspect identified as 19-year-old La’Niha Banks who is considered armed and dangerous.
Just after 11 p.m. May 20, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N in Wichita.
First responders located a woman with two gunshot wounds to her upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation revealed that the victim was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot.
After the victim managed to stop the fight, she started to drive away, but Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.
During the investigation, detectives were able to confirm Banks as the suspect. She was last seen fleeing in a red 2014 Buick Lacrosse with a paper 60-day tag. The police have located the car.
Banks is wanted on requested charges of aggravated battery, five counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and one count of murder. If you see Banks or know where she is, call 911.