Law & Justice

Vehicle Ramps Through Soccer Game in Wichita, Killing Two and Injuring Several

By Swati Gandhi

At least two people, including a child, were killed and several others injured Saturday when a vehicle drove through a soccer game at the Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita police said they took the driver into custody but did not disclose details about the suspect or whether the incident was intentional. Two minors were also in the vehicle, according to AP. Police Captain Aaron Moses reported that 911 calls began coming in just before 3:30 p.m., with callers describing a vehicle plowing through the game. He said there were “multiple other casualties, with individuals transported to area hospitals.” The number of injured and the severity of their injuries were not immediately available. First responders found a child and an adult dead at the scene; their ages were not released. Authorities said there was no further threat to the public after police, fire and EMS responded. An investigation is underway to determine the motive. The department asked the public to share any videos of the incident to aid investigators. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu posted on Facebook, “I’m heartbroken by reports of a tragic incident at Stryker Sports Complex,” adding, “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially the children and families involved,” and urged people to avoid the area during the investigation. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said she was monitoring the situation, offered state resources to the mayor, and expressed condolences to the families and survivors, thanking first responders. The city-owned complex has 11 turf fields for various sports. Wichita officials cancelled all events at the venue until further notice. The Kansas State High School Activities Association suspended its flag football state championship and all other matches scheduled through the weekend, announcing that rescheduled dates would be announced on Monday. The association posted on X, “The KSHSAA extends our condolences to the families and teams impacted by the incident on a field adjacent to the flag football competition at Stryker Sports Complex Saturday. Given the nature of the emergency, we felt it was best to suspend the flag football third‑place and championship games until a later date. Details will be announced Monday.”