Wichita Police

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Chief Joe Sullivan was honored to be invited to the Lao New Year celebration! It's a celebrated time for family, tradition, renewal, and community. We are grateful for the many cultures and traditions that help make Wichita such a vibrant and welcoming city. Chief Sullivan and the Wichita Police Department wish everyone celebrating a joyful and safe Lao New Year!

Update @ 4:00pm: Great news - Joyanne was located safe. We are always grateful for the community sharing our posts.

May 24, 2026 Contact: Public Information Office, PolicePIO@Wichita.Gov Media Advisory 17-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN DEADLY CRASH WICHITA, Kan – The Wichita Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old Wichita male for a fatal crash early Sunday morning, resulting in a man’s death. At 1:50 a.m. on May 24, officers responded to an injury accident in the 100 block of North Washington Avenue. When they arrived, they found an unknown man who had been struck by a vehicle driven by the suspect. Officers began life-saving measures, and EMS transported the man to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The unknown male will be identified by the Sedgwick County Medical Examiner’s office. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center for involuntary manslaughter while DUI, and two counts of aggravated battery while DUI. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Accident Follow-Up detectives at 316-350-3686. Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. Case Number: 26C095979

Wicihta, We need your help in locating 12-year-old Juan Caudillo-Luna. He’s 5-foot-5, weighs 106 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie, black Nike pants, and black-and-red Air Jordan shoes. Juan was last seen near 2300 N. Jackson at about 10:00 am. If you see Juan or know of his whereabouts, call 911.

Update: 9:25pm At this time, 21st Street is now open from Rock Road to Webb Road. The westbound lanes and the left eastbound lane of 21st Street will be open while first responders are still on the scene. Please use caution while traveling through the area. The shelter in place for Wilson Estates is now lifted. Please use caution as first responders are on location processing the scene. Redbrush will remain closed south of 21st Street until the investigation is completed. Media should stand by as we will have a media briefing within the hour.

Update at 6:40: The Wichita Police Department is still on the scene near the 2100 block of North Kneeneland. The suspect is contained as our crisis negotiators attempt to resolve this incident peacefully. To the residents in Wilson Estates, please remain sheltered in place. To the community, thank you for continuing to find alternative routes while avoiding 21st between Rock Road and Webb Road.

6:00pm Update The Wichita Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting near the 2100 block of North Kneeneland. From Rock Road to Webb Road, 21st Street is currently closed. This is still an unsafe area. Please avoid the area at all costs. Bradley Fair is no longer under a shelter-in-place order. Media staging area is located at the RBC Bank parking lot, at 8411 E 21st St. Further updates will be provided on X @wichitapolice as they become available.

UPDATE: Residents in Wilson Estates on the east, near 21st, need to shelter in place. We have a suspect who is contained at this time.

The Wichita Police Department is currently responding to a shots-fired call near the 2100 block of North Kneeneland. From Rock Road to Webb Road, 21st Street is currently closed. Please avoid the area. At this time, Bradley Fair is under a shelter-in-place order. This information is subject to change. Further updates will be provided on X @wichitapolice as they become available.

🚨Wichita, We need your help in locating 13-year-old Bryan Craig. Bryan is 5-foot-4, thin build, short curly blonde hair. Bryan was last seen at about 9:45 am, walking eastbound on Greenbriar from the 2700 block of North Fountain. He was last seen wearing light blue pajama pants with ramen noodle logos, a dark colored sweatshirt, black wired headphones, and carrying a black backpack with a gray stripe. Bryan is autistic. If you see Bryan or know of his whereabouts, please call 911.

Update: 12:09am - Juan returned home safely. Thank you for sharing.

⚠️The Wichita Police Department is responding to a call about someone in the water in the 1100 block of West Central Avenue. At this time, westbound Central is closed from North Nims Street through West Museum Blvd. We ask all motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Alternate routes to cross the river are at Douglas Street or at West 13th Street. To our media partners, the staging area will be at Central and Nims.

Summer is here and kids are out of school. Want them to learn about the police department and involved in positive activities. Well, here is your opportunity at no cost. Join our Youth Citizens Police Academy. Your child can attend at one of the two weeks available. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Applications are being accepted, sign up now ages 14-17. wpdjiu@wichita.gov

Yesterday, the Wichita Police Department was proud to be in attendance at the Share The Vision event for the Pinnacle First Responder Health & Wellness Center. Chief Sullivan was honored to say a few words and expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this important venture possible, including fellow first responders, city and county elected officials, private donors, community partners, and the Wichita Metro Crime Commission for their leadership and support. The Pinnacle represents a powerful privately funded investment in the health, wellness, and long-term support of those who serve our community every day. Chief Sullivan shared appreciation for the opportunity for the Wichita Police Department to be part of such a meaningful initiative and thanked all involved for their commitment to strengthening resources for first responders across our region. Together, we continue building partnerships that support those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others.

Update on the incident in the 4200 block of South Hydraulic Ave. Tonight at approximately 6:28 p.m., Wichita Police officers responded to an unrelated call for service in the 4200 block of South Hydraulic. Upon arrival, officers received information regarding a possible disturbance observed on social media involving three individuals in an apartment, one of whom was believed to have outstanding felony warrants. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of everyone involved, the Wichita Police Department activated SWAT and crisis negotiators. All individuals were safely taken into custody without incident.s The investigation remains ongoing.

Update 8:58 pm: The situation has been resolved peacefully. We will provide an update to the media at 9:15 pm.

Update 8:26: The Wichita Police Department is responding to an incident in the 4200 block of South Hydraulic Avenue. This is unrelated to the reported stabbing that occurred in the same area earlier in the evening. For safety reasons, SWAT has been activated, and we ask all motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area and use alternate routes while officers work to resolve the situation. Further updates will be provided on X @wichitapolice as they become available.

⚠️COMMUNITY ALERT⚠️ The Wichita Police Department is currently responding to an incident in the 4200 block of South Hydraulic Ave. For safety reasons, we ask all motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area and use alternate routes while officers work to resolve the situation. Further updates will be provided on X @wichitapolice as they become available.