2 killed, multiple injured after vehicle drives onto field during soccer game at Wichita sports complex

CNN • October 17, 2026 • sports

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Two people, including a child and an adult, were killed and multiple others injured when a vehicle drove onto a soccer field at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
The driver, who was one of two juveniles inside the vehicle, is in custody, and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. local time during a game attended by many families and children, causing a significant law enforcement response.
Police are in the process of notifying the victims' families and have not yet released their identities or ages.
Officials plan to hold a news conference later to provide additional details about the incident.