In the early hours of September 22, 2020, Jeremy Hutchens, a 42-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in Wichita, Kansas. Police found Hutchens inside a white Nissan Xterra near Newell and Edwards after a call of shots fired just after 3 a.m. He suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. A woman who was in the vehicle was not physically harmed though the assailant also fired at her.

Investigators say Hutchens had arranged to meet 22-year-old Christian L. Wohlford for a property transaction; a disturbance between the two men allegedly escalated and Wohlford shot Hutchens. Wohlford was arrested later that same day during a traffic stop and booked on suspicion of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and criminal possession of a firearm. Reports note he had prior felony convictions and was on parole at the time. Hutchens was remembered for his work in sheetrock construction and for being industrious and compassionate.

If anyone knew Jeremy, witnessed the meeting, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.