A child and an adult were killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday afternoon, police said.
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First responders rushed to Stryker Soccer Complex after receiving multiple 911 calls around 3:25 p.m. CT, Capt. Aaron Moses of the Wichita Police Department told reporters at a briefing on Saturday afternoon.
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The unidentified victims were declared dead at the scene, Moses said. Others were injured and taken to the hospital, police said.
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“This is a tragedy,” Moses said.
The driver was in custody and the investigation is ongoing, according to Moses.
The city of Wichita said in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon that all events at the sports complex have been canceled until further notice.
First responders are shown at the scene of an incident at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, on Oct. 17, 2026.
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“We ask that you keep all individuals and families affected in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the city said in a statement.
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