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

Just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting call in the 900 block of East Central in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

At the scene, police located a a 2003 blue Chevy Silverado driven by a 17-year-old identified as Ramiro Valdez.

He had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital where he died, according to Davidson.  There were two other teenagers in the truck who were not injured.

The investigation has revealed the Silverado was eastbound on Central and was followed by a black pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Eduardo Gallardo.

A suspect from the black truck fired multiple times at the Silverado, striking Valdez.

According to Captain Brent Allred, police arrested Gallardo. He was booked just after 12:30a.m. Monday on requested charges of first-degree murder.

This incident was not random and is in reference to an ongoing gang feud, according to Davidson. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that fatally wounded a 17-year-old boy.

Just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a shooting call in the 900 block of East Central in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

At the scene, police located a blue pickup truck being driven by the 17-year-old. He had sustained a gunshot wound. EMS transported  him to an area hospital where he died, according to Davidson.  There were two other teenagers in the truck who were not injured.

The investigation has revealed the blue truck was traveling eastbound on Central and was followed by a black pickup truck. A suspect from the black truck fired multiple times at the blue truck, striking the driver. Police have not identified the victim.  This is not believed to be a random act, according to Davidson.