General NewsShootingsU.S. NewsWichita Total of 11 Injured in Wichita Club Shooting as Police Make Arrest by Ethan Kim July 5, 2023 written by Ethan Kim July 5, 2023 8 comments Bookmark 51 Wichita police have confirmed that two additional individuals were injured in a shooting at a Kansas nightclub over the weekend, bringing the total number of victims to 11, according to a statement released on Monday. Authorities have apprehended a man from the St. Louis area in connection with the incident and are actively working to identify all parties involved in the shooting for accountability purposes. The incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday inside the City Nightz club in downtown Wichita. Multiple individuals opened fire, resulting in seven people being initially reported as injured by gunfire, while two others were trampled in the chaos that ensued. In a later update, Officer Juan Rebolledo confirmed that two more victims arrived at hospitals on Sunday, sustaining minor injuries. Thankfully, all victims are expected to survive. A 31-year-old man from Florissant, Missouri, has been taken into custody on suspicion of aggravated criminal battery, although formal charges had not been filed as of late Monday morning. According to the police, shots were fired from at least four different firearms within the club. Authorities have recovered four guns and are currently investigating whether they were used in the shooting. The victims, consisting of seven men and two women, ranged in age from 22 to 34. Additionally, a 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were trampled during the chaotic escape. During a Sunday morning news conference, Detective Chris Merceau revealed that law enforcement had responded to approximately a dozen incidents at the nightclub this year alone, including reports of aggravated battery and a drive-by shooting on May 21. Merceau further mentioned that authorities had previously met with the club’s owner following the May incident to discuss implementing security measures such as electronic wands to detect weapons and surveillance cameras. Investigators will determine whether any of these recommendations were implemented. As of now, The Big Big News has not received any responses to their messages from the club. Wichita, located approximately 200 miles (320 kilometers) southwest of Kansas City, Missouri, is a city with a population of nearly 400,000 people. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about nightclub shootingQ: How many people were injured in the Wichita nightclub shooting?Q: Was anyone arrested in connection with the shooting?Q: Are all the victims expected to survive?Q: How many guns were involved in the shooting?Q: Has the nightclub had previous incidents?Q: What security measures were discussed with the club’s owner?Q: Where is Wichita located?More about nightclub shooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about nightclub shooting Q: How many people were injured in the Wichita nightclub shooting? A: A total of 11 people were injured in the shooting. Q: Was anyone arrested in connection with the shooting? A: Yes, a man from the St. Louis area was arrested in connection with the incident. Q: Are all the victims expected to survive? A: Yes, fortunately, all the victims are expected to survive. Q: How many guns were involved in the shooting? A: Shots were fired from at least four different guns inside the nightclub. Q: Has the nightclub had previous incidents? A: Yes, the nightclub has had approximately a dozen incidents reported to the police this year, including aggravated battery and a drive-by shooting. Q: What security measures were discussed with the club’s owner? A: Following a previous incident, discussions were held regarding implementing security measures such as electronic wands to detect weapons and surveillance cameras. Q: Where is Wichita located? A: Wichita is a city located approximately 200 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri. 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He has reported on everything from natural disasters to international conflicts, and he is dedicated to bringing his readers accurate and timely information. previous post Teenager Killed, Six Injured in Maryland’s Eastern Shore Shooting Incident during July Fourth Block Party next post Tuesday set an unofficial record for the hottest day on Earth. Wednesday may break it. You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 8 comments CoolGuy99 July 6, 2023 - 11:26 am Smh, another day, another shooting. When will this madness end? Praying for the victims and their families. Let’s hope the police catch all those responsible for this senseless act. Reply CoolGuy99 July 6, 2023 - 2:23 pm Smh, another day, another shooting. When will this madness end? Praying for the victims and their families. Let’s hope the police catch all those responsible for this senseless act. Reply GrlPwr July 6, 2023 - 3:33 pm It’s disheartening to hear about yet another incident of gun violence. We need stricter gun control laws to prevent such tragedies from happening. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones. Reply GrlPwr July 6, 2023 - 4:23 pm It’s disheartening to hear about yet another incident of gun violence. We need stricter gun control laws to prevent such tragedies from happening. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones. Reply JazzLover July 6, 2023 - 7:05 pm This is why I’m scared to go to nightclubs. It’s supposed to be a fun and safe environment, but these incidents ruin everything. Hope the club implements better security measures to protect its patrons in the future. Reply Sarah23 July 6, 2023 - 7:22 pm Shootings at nightclubs are becoming way too common these days. It’s scary to think that people can’t even enjoy a night out without the risk of violence. Hope the injured victims recover soon. Reply JazzLover July 6, 2023 - 8:23 pm This is why I’m scared to go to nightclubs. It’s supposed to be a fun and safe environment, but these incidents ruin everything. Hope the club implements better security measures to protect its patrons in the future. Reply Sarah23 July 7, 2023 - 1:05 am Shootings at nightclubs are becoming way too common these days. It’s scary to think that people can’t even enjoy a night out without the risk of violence. Hope the injured victims recover soon. 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