May 16, 2021

Police: Kan. woman accused in murder of her sister

Posted May 16, 2021 10:00 PM
Wilson photo Sedgwick County
Wilson photo Sedgwick County

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday, police responded to an assist call at St. Joseph Hospital, 3600 E. Harry in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

  Upon arrival, officers contacted 34-year-old Joy Wilson and received information that her 40-year-old sister Shawna Webb was shot and needed help.  Officers also saw a handgun inside Wilson’s vehicle.

Officers located a crime scene at a home in the 2400 block of Green in Wichita and found Webb inside, shot, and unresponsive.  She was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.

Police arrested Joy Wilson of Wichita on requested charges of first-degree murder.

Detectives are still working to learn the circumstances of what occurred.   The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.