Woman shot in Old Town over weekend dies at hospital

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department confirmed 19-year-old La’tionna Johnson died from her injuries at a Wichita hospital following a shooting Saturday in Old Town.

The shooting happened a little after 11 p.m. Saturday near 1st and Washington. Police said Johnson was trying to break up a fight between two others when the shooting happened.

The search for a suspect, 19-year-old La’Niha Banks, continues. Police said Banks was spotted fleeing from the scene in a red 2014 Buick Lacrosse with a temporary tag. Anyone who may see Banks or knows where she could be should call 911.

A GoFundMe is established to assist Johnson’s family. Survivors include the 19-year-old’s baby daughter. The family said one of Johnson’s sisters, 18-year-old Lajashia, recently graduated from high school and was one of eight injured in a crash Monday at Murdock and Washington. The family said Lajashia is in critical condition.

Wednesday night, friends and family gathered to pray, hoping for a sign of healing.

“It makes me feel love when people show love, even when they didn’t know her. The times they spent with that person, that could’ve meant the most to anybody,” said Dejaznae Evans, representing her family.

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