Wichita Police Investigate Homicide After Body Found in Suitcase at Fire Station

Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, September 17, 2026 —

Wichita, Kan. – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body. The deceased was found concealed within a suitcase at Fire Station 22. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening.

Wichita Police Department officials confirmed the discovery and the subsequent initiation of an investigation into what is being treated as a homicide. The exact time of the discovery has not been publicly disclosed. Details surrounding how the suitcase containing the body was found at the fire station have also not been released.

The identity of the deceased woman has not yet been released by authorities. Police have not provided information regarding the cause of death or any potential suspects at this early stage of the investigation.

Fire Station 22 is a location serving the Wichita community. Information regarding the specifics of the scene and the ongoing investigation is limited, as police are working to gather evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The Wichita Police Department has stated they will release more information when it becomes available and appropriate to do so. The specific timeline for these updates was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by KWCH Staff on www.kwch.com, see more information here.

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