Witnesses have described the frightening moments when a truck drove through youth soccer fields at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas , on Saturday, October 17.
Two people, including a child, were killed and several others were injured, police said.
Police seek video footage
Nurses and others also ran to assist, while emergency crews arrived within five to 10 minutes. Police have not confirmed why the truck entered the fields or established a motive for the incident.
The driver was taken into custody, and police said there was no further threat to the public. Police said several injured people were taken to hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately available. The witness said the sound was something she would remember for the rest of her life and described the incident as “tragically sad.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. The witness described emergency responders treating victims, including performing CPR. She added that an off-duty firefighter rushed to help victims and returned with blood on his hands. Wichita police are asking members of the public to submit any video related to the incident, including footage they believe may be insignificant. The investigation is ongoing.
