Blaze Arrington dies in fatal Wichita, Kansas shooting

Blaze Arrington dies in fatal Wichita, Kansas shooting

Fatal Wichita, Kansas shooting death of Blaze Arrington – Obituary

Blaze Arrington, 18, was fatally shot on Dec. 23 at a home in southwest Wichita, Kansas. He later died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the incident.

Police said the shooting occurred in the basement of a residence on the 3600 block of South Eisenhower Court while Arrington was showing a friend two firearms. Authorities identified the friend, Elijah Cynova, 18, as the person who discharged one of the guns, resulting in Arrington’s death. Cynova was charged with unintentional but reckless second-degree murder and made his first appearance in Sedgwick County District Court on Monday.

Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan described the incident as a tragic example of unsafe firearm handling, noting the devastating impact on both families during the holiday season. A GoFundMe has been established to assist Arrington’s family with funeral expenses.