WICHITA, KS – A violent incident in the early hours of Thursday, July 25, 2025, left a 25-year-old man critically wounded following a shooting in the 400 block of North Mathewson Street, near the intersection of Central and Hydraulic.
Incident Timeline (Based on Scanner Transmissions):
- 2:08 a.m. – Emergency dispatch received a call reporting that a man had been shot. The caller stated that the wounded male had arrived in the area seeking help. Witnesses also described a newer white vehicle seen leaving the vicinity, possibly tied to the shooting.
- 2:10 a.m. – Officers already in the area were flagged down by citizens. Upon contact, they located the 25-year-old male, who had sustained gunshot wounds to his abdomen and upper right arm.
- 2:12 a.m. – Initial witness accounts suggested that there may have been two assailants: one fled the scene on foot, and the other escaped in the white vehicle reported earlier.
- 2:15 a.m. – EMS responded and issued a Trauma Alert for the victim. The man was deemed in critical condition but was conscious upon medical assessment, registering a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15. He was quickly transported to a trauma facility for emergency care.
- Simultaneously, officers discovered a trail of blood in the street, indicating the location where the victim was likely shot.
Investigation Ongoing
The Wichita Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. While the motive and full circumstances are still unclear, authorities are working to identify the individuals involved and determine whether the attack was targeted or random.
Investigators are combing through potential surveillance footage from surrounding buildings and homes and are conducting interviews with nearby residents.
Call for Public Assistance
Police are asking for help from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of N. Mathewson and Central around the time of the incident. If you witnessed anything unusual or have security, doorbell, or dashcam footage, please contact the Wichita Police Department or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111.
Community Impact
The shooting has once again stirred concerns in the local community over overnight gun violence and safety in residential neighborhoods. Residents are calling for increased patrols and preventive measures to curb rising tensions and provide reassurance to families living nearby.
As detectives continue to piece together the details, community members are anxiously awaiting updates on the victim’s condition and the capture of those responsible.
This remains a developing story. Updates will be shared as verified details emerge. Please note that early information may change as the investigation progresses.
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