More information regarding a recent shooting at the QuikTrip located at Pawnee & Meridian in the southwest part of Wichita.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Knowledge McPherson of Wichita, died on Wednesday, October 1st, from injuries sustained in the shooting the previous night.
A 16-year-old juvenile suspect of Wichita remains in custody.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 2:53 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in a parking lot. Investigators determined several people were involved in an argument that turned physical. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot McPherson.
A passerby attempted life-saving measures until Sedgwick County EMS arrived and transported McPherson to a hospital. He underwent surgery and was listed in extremely critical condition before succumbing to his injuries the following day.
The teenage suspect was initially booked into juvenile detention on the following charges:
• Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied building
• Juvenile in possession of a firearm
• Aggravated battery
Charges will be amended after consultation with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.
Police Chief Joe Sullivan expressed his frustration with the ongoing violence involving juveniles and firearms.
“This has got to stop. It is unacceptable for juveniles to have access to guns,” Sullivan said. “Picking up a firearm to solve a temporary problem is not the answer. Too many lives are being destroyed by these reckless choices.”