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Tragedy strikes Wichita soccer game as vehicle plows through field
18 Oct
Summary
- A vehicle intentionally drove onto a soccer field during a game.
- Two individuals, a child and an adult, were fatally struck by the vehicle.
- The driver is in custody, and authorities confirmed no further public threat.
A devastating event unfolded at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon when a vehicle intentionally drove onto a soccer field during a youth game. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of a child and an adult, with several other individuals sustaining injuries. Authorities quickly took the driver into custody and confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public from this individual.
The vehicle, identified as a black pickup truck, drove onto the field around 3:25 p.m. local time, shocking attendees who described hearing a loud noise. The complex, which hosts numerous youth and adult soccer leagues, had many families and children present at the time. All events at the complex have been canceled until further notice, and flag football championship games at an adjacent field were also suspended.
Law enforcement is actively investigating how the vehicle breached the complex's security and is seeking video evidence from the public. Officials stated that the victims have not yet been identified as families are being notified. A press conference was expected later on Saturday evening to provide further details.
