All-clear after shooting near campus prompted emergency alert Thursday morning

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter • July 24, 2025

A Wichita State University police car parked on campus (file photo)

People are safe to resume normal activities according to Wichita State, after a shooting near campus.

WSU issued an emergency alert at around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 24. The alert instructed the campus community to avoid the area of 21st and Hillside because of a shooting that occurred in the area.

Around 7 a.m., police arrested the subject. Officials gave the all clear at 7:23 a.m.

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Ainsley Smyth, Reporter

Ainsley Smyth was the news editor of The Sunflower during the 2024-2025 year. Smyth previously worked as a reporter. She is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s in communications with an emphasis in journalism and media production.

Courtney Brown, Former news editor

Courtney Brown was one of the news editors for The Sunflower during the 2023-2024 year. She previously worked as a reporter and assistant news editor. Brown uses she/her pronouns.