Wichita woman, 21, sentenced in killing of boyfriend on his birthday

Authorities say the shooting happened after an argument in a Jeep.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 21-year-old Wichita woman has been sentenced to just under 14 years in prison for fatally shooting her boyfriend, a Wichita man, on his birthday in April 2024. Sedgwick County prosecutors say the shooting happened near 13th and Grove after an argument in a Jeep, with witnesses describing multiple shots fired as the victim tried to get away.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support for those affected. The shooting occurred in a residential area, raising concerns about public safety and the need for stronger laws or enforcement around gun violence.

The details

According to prosecutors, the 21-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, shot her boyfriend multiple times after an argument in a Jeep near 13th and Grove in Wichita. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots as the victim tried to flee the vehicle. The woman was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, and has now been sentenced to just under 14 years in prison.

  • The shooting occurred in April 2024, on the victim's birthday.
  • The woman was sentenced in February 2026.

The players

Wichita woman

A 21-year-old Wichita resident who was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend.

Wichita man

The 21-year-old victim who was fatally shot by his girlfriend on his birthday in 2024.

Sedgwick County prosecutors

The prosecutors who charged the woman with second-degree murder and secured a conviction.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the woman out on bail pending her appeal.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing need for greater resources and support to address domestic violence in the Wichita community, as well as the importance of stricter gun laws and enforcement to prevent such senseless acts of violence.