SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are currently investigating the tragic homicide of a 1-year-old named Taidyn Anderson in Wichita, according to Wichita Police spokesperson Andrew Ford.

The heartbreaking incident took place just after 7 p.m. on Monday at an apartment in the 2500 block of S. Oliver in Wichita, as reported by Officer Kris Gupilan.

At the scene, first responders discovered three victims of the shooting – two 24-year-old women and Anderson, all from Wichita. They were swiftly transported to a local hospital for treatment.

While the two women sustained critical but non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the 1-year-old child tragically succumbed to their injuries.

Inside the apartment during the shooting were also a 24-year-old man, a 5-year-old girl, and a 10-month-old girl, all residents of Wichita. Thankfully, they were unharmed during the incident.

Police investigations have revealed that the suspect fired multiple rounds from a handgun into the apartment, targeting the victims. Detectives are diligently following up on leads to apprehend the perpetrator.

Based on the evidence collected so far, authorities believe this was a targeted attack.

Expressing his sorrow and outrage, Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan stated, “The killing of a 1-year-old child is an unspeakable tragedy that has left us all shaken. Our children should be cherished and protected, not subjected to such senseless acts.”

The Wichita Police Department is urging anyone with information on the case to come forward and contact WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.