On the evening of June 10, 2023, Rashaad Hollingsworth, a 27-year-old Black / African American male, was driving his 2011 Chevy Traverse in Wichita, Kansas. At approximately 10:07 p.m., in the 2300 block of East MacArthur, a tragic event unfolded. While he was behind the wheel, a suspect inside the vehicle produced a handgun and shot him in the upper body.
The gunshot wound caused Hollingsworth to lose control of his vehicle, which then collided with a structure on the side of the road.
When police officers arrived at the scene, they found Hollingsworth injured inside his car. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Rashaad Hollingsworth succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The suspect had already fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Following an investigation into the fatal shooting, Wichita police detectives identified a suspect. Nearly a week later, a 16-year-old boy from Wichita was arrested in connection with the death. The teenage suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder. Authorities have stated that they are not currently searching for any other individuals in relation to this incident.
