Wichita police are searching for 29-year-old Wesley Roberts, who remains at large following a violent incident in south Wichita on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Authorities describe Roberts as a suspect in a shooting that occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of South Pattie Street, near the intersection with Harry and Southeast Boulevard. The incident began after a woman reported that her roommate, Roberts, was acting strangely and had taken her phone, throwing it to the ground in fear for her safety. She contacted a 49-year-old man to intervene, but after an exchange of words, a shooting took place. The 49-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to the groin. Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter and attempted to persuade Roberts to surrender peacefully. When those efforts failed, SWAT teams and negotiators were deployed. Multiple attempts to communicate with the suspect inside the residence were unsuccessful, and devices sent into the home yielded no results. Police emphasize that Roberts is believed to be armed with a long gun and should be considered extremely dangerous. Residents are urged not to approach or attempt to contact the suspect under any circumstances. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to search for Roberts. Anyone with information regarding his location or activities is encouraged to contact the Wichita Police Department immediately. This situation remains active, and the suspect is still at large as of the latest reports on July 11, 2026.