A passenger on a Wichita city bus was shot dead in the afternoon on October 16, 2025. Reginald Griffith, 54, was struck in the upper body while the bus was near South Meridian and West Burton; he was pronounced dead after Wichita police arrived about 3:34 p.m. There were five people on the bus, including the driver.

Officers detained a 34-year-old man who had been a passenger; police say there is no ongoing threat. Investigators have said the shooting does not appear to have been random and that Griffith and the suspect were known to each other, but authorities have not described the relationship. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone saw the bus around South Meridian and West Burton that afternoon or has information about Griffith’s movements or acquaintances, contact the Wichita Police Department or Crime Stoppers.