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Kansas soccer game turns deadly: At least two, including a child, killed, several injured after vehicle rams through

At least two people, including a child, were killed and several others were injured after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas. Police detained the driver and are investigating the incident. Events at Stryker Sports Complex have been cancelled.

Kansas soccer game turns deadly: At least two, including a child, killed, several injured after vehicle rams through

On Saturday in Wichita, Kansas, a vehicle crashed through a soccer game at the Stryker Soccer Complex, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple injuries, including a child. The Wichita Police Department took the driver into custody following 911 calls reporting the incident around 3:30 p.m. Initial reports indicated multiple casualties, with individuals being transported to local hospitals.

The extent of injuries and the identities of the deceased were not immediately available. Wichita Police Capt. Aaron Moses stated that an investigation was underway to determine the motive behind the incident. The city-owned sports complex, which features 11 turf fields for various sports, has suspended all events until further notice.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association canceled the flag football state championship and other matches scheduled for the weekend, announcing that details of rescheduled games would be released on Monday. Governor Laura Kelly expressed condolences to the families of the victims and offered state resources to aid the investigation.

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