CRIME & SAFETY
29-year-old shot, killed in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Nestor Rivera. WPD says around 12:24 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 700 block of E. 57th St. S. Upon arrival, officers found the...
Wichita man sentenced for threatening to kill President Biden
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A Wichita man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for threatening to kill the President of the United States of America. Court documents show that 28-year-old Cody McCormick plead guilty to one count of making a threat against the President of the United States. In April 2023, McCormick sent a Wichita television station a Facebook message detailing his intention to murder President Joe Biden. The message read in part, “I will get a Greyhound bus ticket and go and shoot him."
Wichita man sentenced to 12.5 years in teen's shooting death
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A judge has sentenced 49-year-old Fabian Griffin to 12.5 year in prison and $5,000 in restitution after the accidental shooting death of a Wichita teen. Wichita police said 16-year-old Casey James Lawrukiewicz died due to the "unsafe handling" of a firearm on March 3, 2017. Judge Christopher Magana sentenced him on Wednesday.
Wichita police: 13-year-old runaway found safe
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Police say 13-year-old Cherae Joseph was found safe Saturday. Wichita police are needing the public's help in locating a 13-year-old runaway. Cherae Joseph was last seen in the 1300 block of E. 42nd St. South, wearing a black Nike hoodie, grey pants, and black Crocs. If...
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