Child Found Deceased in South Wichita Home, Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a home in the 1400 block of South Martinson Avenue in south Wichita. Responders pronounced the child deceased at the scene, and authorities report no apparent signs of…
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, November 9, 2026 —
Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a 4-year-old child deceased inside a residence. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of South Martinson Avenue, located in the southern part of Wichita.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival, they pronounced the child deceased. Officials have stated that there were no apparent signs of physical trauma observed at the time of the initial response.
The Sedgwick County Medical Examiner’s Office has been tasked with determining the official cause of the child’s death. The name of the child and further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the discovery have not yet been released.
An active investigation into the matter is ongoing. Further information is expected as the medical examiner’s office completes its work and investigators gather additional details.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Heilman on www.kwch.com, see more information here.
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