Vehicle driven through youth soccer game in Wichita kills two, injures multiple others
A person drove a vehicle through a soccer field at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, killing one child and one adult while injuring multiple others.
What happened
A vehicle, identified by a witness as a black pickup truck, was driven onto the field at Stryker soccer complex during a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday. The truck struck multiple people before stopping 100-200 yards down the field. One child and one adult were killed; multiple others were injured and taken to hospitals. The driver is in custody; police confirmed two juveniles were also in the vehicle. The extent of injuries to those hospitalized is unknown. Police have not yet determined the vehicle's speed or how it accessed the field, and the investigation is ongoing.
Context
The incident occurred during an active youth soccer game at a public sports complex, affecting families and children participating in organized recreational activity. All events at Stryker soccer complex have been canceled until further notice. The circumstances—whether mechanical failure, medical event, or intentional act—remain under investigation. The presence of juveniles in the vehicle adds complexity to the investigation.
What's disputed
The vehicle's speed and the precise mechanism by which it entered the field are not yet known.