Brief

Two killed and several injured after vehicle drives through soccer game in Wichita

Police said the driver was taken into custody while the investigation continues.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:46:22 GMT

Police said a vehicle drove through a soccer game at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon, killing a child and an adult and injuring several others.

What happened

First responders received multiple 911 calls shortly before 3:30 p.m. CT, according to Capt. Aaron Moses of the Wichita Police Department. The vehicle entered the crowd at the Stryker Sports Complex, striking participants and spectators. First responders found the adult and child dead at the scene; their ages were not released. Two minors were reported to have been in the vehicle, but police did not provide further details.

What the reports add

Yahoo News reported that the incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. CT and that the city cancelled all events at the complex pending investigation. NBC News added that the driver was in custody, though it was not immediately clear whether the act was intentional, and that the number and severity of the other injuries were not disclosed.

What was said

Capt. Aaron Moses told reporters, “This is a tragedy,” and later said there were “multiple other casualties, with individuals transported to area hospitals.” Wichita Mayor Lily Wu posted on her personal Facebook page that she was “heartbroken by reports of a tragic incident at Stryker Sports C.”

How it came about

The incident unfolded during a community soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex. The city’s Facebook announcement confirmed that all scheduled activities at the venue were cancelled until further notice. No prior incidents at the complex were reported in recent Felo News coverage.

Key facts

A child and an adult were killed when a vehicle drove through a soccer game at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex. (news.yahoo.com)
Multiple other people were injured and taken to area hospitals. (nbcnews.com)
The driver was taken into custody; two minors were reported to have been in the vehicle. (news.yahoo.com)