The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has arrested a 17-year-old male from Wichita for aggravated battery stemming from a stabbing incident that critically injured a 20-year-old male.

At approximately 6:45 am, Officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of E 15th Street N for a stabbing call. Officers arrived on the scene and located the victim at the intersection of 15th Street N and Volutsia and two citizens providing first aid to him.

The investigation revealed the 20-year-old victim got into a verbal argument with his brother after he accidentally woke him up. During the verbal argument, the suspect began stabbing his 20-year-old brother. The victim received multiple stab wounds in his left upper body, lower back, and left arm.

The 20-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim underwent surgery and is in critical but stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has any information on this case, please call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

This case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office.

Case Number 23C021682