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Wichita police identify 14-year-old killed in shooting at mall

Posted at 8:46 PM, Mar 18, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-19 13:47:38-04

UPDATE, March 19, 11:40 a.m. | The Wichita Police Department has identifiedthe 14-year-old victim as Trenjvious Hutton, KSN reported.

The 17-year-old teenager found with the suspect was questioned and released by police.

Towne East Square Mall reopened Saturday morning. Police said they would be providing extra resources to the shopping area to ensure safety.

ORIGINAL STORY | The Wichita Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old died in a shooting Friday evening.

According to NBC affiliate KSN, the incident happened at Towne East Square Mall.

Officers were called to the mall around 5:30 p.m. on report of an active shooter, according to KSN.

Police found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds on the lower level of the mall.

A 17-year-old male and 16-year-old male were arrested in connection with the shooting.

This is developing story and may be updated.