Mother still waiting for justice a year after fatal shooting of Wichita woman
By KAKE Staff
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WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — A Wichita mom whose daughter was fatally shot a year ago says she wants to see justice before she dies.
The shooting happened on the night of November 6, 2024. Wichita police responded to the 2300 block of North Mascot, near 21st and Arkansas, to the report of a shooting. They arrived to find two victims, a 49-year-old man and 48-year-old Deanna Garcia.
The man told police he heard several gunshots outside their home as they were getting ready for bed. He had been shot in the leg and was treated and released. Garcia suffered a gunshot wound to her upper body and died at the hospital less than an hour after the shooting.
Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect last year for first-degree murder, aggravated battery and criminal discharge of a firearm. However, the Sedgwick County district attorney’s office declined to file charges.
A Wichita Police Department spokesperson said Wednesday that there are no new updates, adding that investigators “continue to actively work the case and follow up on all leads.”
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (316) 268-4407 or Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111. You can also submit an anonymous tip here.
KAKE’s Abby Wray is speaking with Deanna’s mother and will have more tonight on KAKE News at 5 and 6.
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