WICHITA, Kan. — A teenage suspect wanted in connection with an August 2025 shooting that left two local teenagers seriously hurt was arrested in Texas at the end of August, Wichita police confirmed Tuesday.
Arrest in Eagle Pass follows Wichita shooting
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office in Eagle Pass took the suspect into custody on Aug. 31 on several felony warrants, according to a Wichita Police Department press release. The warrants include two counts of attempted murder, criminal discharge of a weapon, aggravated battery and criminal threat.
The arrest traces to a shooting-related incident on Aug. 24, 2025, when officers responded to a QuikTrip at the corner of Douglas Avenue and North Seneca Street after staff called 911. Wichita police said two teenagers — a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy — were found injured. Both were transported to area hospitals in serious condition.
According to the WPD account, the victims had been in a vehicle near the Wichita Boathouse earlier when the girl’s former boyfriend opened fire. The pair later drove to the QuikTrip where employees summoned police.
- Arrest date: Aug. 31, 2026 (by Maverick County Sheriff’s Office, Eagle Pass, Texas)
- Original incident: Aug. 24, 2025, shooting near the Wichita Boathouse; victims discovered at QuikTrip on Douglas and North Seneca
- Victims: 16-year-old female and 17-year-old male — both hospitalized in serious condition
“Whenever acts of violence happen in Wichita, we are committed to pursuing accountability. This arrest helps the victims and their families move one step closer to ensuring the suspect is held accountable for his actions.”
Charges and next steps
The Wichita Police Department’s statement did not provide further details about extradition or court dates. The multiple-count warrants name offenses that carry significant penalties under Kansas law; officials did not release the suspect’s name in the WPD release shared with local media.
| Date | Location | Noted details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24, 2025 | Near Wichita Boathouse; QuikTrip at Douglas & North Seneca | Two teen victims; alleged shooting by girl's ex-boyfriend |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | Eagle Pass, Texas | Arrest by Maverick County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony warrants |
Wichita police emphasized their persistence in seeking accountability for violent incidents in the city. The WPD release described the arrest as a step forward for the victims and their families but did not elaborate on an investigative timeline or whether additional suspects remain under investigation.
Local reaction and broader context
Shootings that involve teenagers and occur in central Wichita locations draw significant community concern, particularly near public sites such as the Wichita Boathouse and busy commercial corridors like Douglas Avenue. The case highlights continuing efforts by local and regional law enforcement to track suspects who leave the state.
Residents who witnessed either the original incident or the events surrounding the victims’ arrival at the QuikTrip were among those urged by police to come forward during the initial investigation. It was not disclosed whether new tips from the public played a role in the arrest in Texas.
At this time, the Wichita Police Department and Maverick County authorities have not released additional records about the suspect’s custody status, the timeline for transfer to Kansas, or charging documents. WE NEWS will monitor court filings and official updates and provide further details as they become available.
Anyone with information related to the Aug. 24, 2025 shooting is asked to contact Wichita police through the department’s nonemergency line or Crime Stoppers to assist ongoing investigative efforts.
