Mar 21, 2023

Police: Condition of 1-year-old with gunshot wound is improving

Posted Mar 21, 2023 2:00 PM

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old girl from Wichita say the child's condition is improving.

Just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a walk-in shooting victim at an area hospital, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Officers learned the girl's 44-year-old father transported the child to the hospital for treatment from single gunshot wound to her abdominal area.

The victim underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition. according to Rebolledo. On Monday, Rebolledo said her outcome now is very promising.

The detectives are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.  The incident took place at the 1000 block of North Main Street in Wichita. The father of the girl is fully cooperating with investigators.