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Carter Black

Case from South Salina, KS dated Jan 02, 2026

Victim Details

Carter Black

Male

White / Caucasian

South Salina

KS

2026-01-02

14

Carter

Black

07/09/2026

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A 14-year-old male, Carter Black, died after being shot inside a home in South Salina, Kansas, on January 2, 2026. He was transported to a Wichita hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away the following day, January 3, 2026. Carter was remembered as a gifted fisherman, hunter, and athlete who enjoyed playing guitar and participating in airsoft tournaments with his older brother.

Following the incident, authorities arrested a 15-year-old boy, Collin Arroyo, in connection ...
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  • KAKE: ‘He was full of life’: Salina community fundraiser honors teenager killed in shooting
  • https://www.wibw.com: Salina family remembers 14-year-old son shot and killed over weekend
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    I’ve been following the case of Carter Black, and my heart goes out to his family and friends duri... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this tragic incident must have had on Carter’s older b... ...Read More
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