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Truck Plows Through Soccer Game Injuring Many

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Two people, including a child, were killed during a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, when a person drove a vehicle through the field at Stryker soccer complex, police have confirmed.

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Two people were killed during a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas when a vehicle was driven through the field at Stryker soccer complex.1

One child was killed at the scene, and one adult was also killed; their names were later released as Cole Adrian, six years old, and Nicholas Schafer, 35.12

At least ten others were injured in the incident and taken to hospitals for treatment.12

The driver was released from custody pending results of toxicology tests and a mechanical examination of the vehicle.3

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Sources cited (4)
  1. Two people, including child, killed after person drives through soccer game in Kansas The Guardian, 17 Oct
  2. Six-year-old boy and man killed when pickup plowed through Kansas youth soccer game are identified… as mom allegedly behind the wheel is suddenly released Daily Mail, 18 Oct
  3. Driver in deadly Kansas soccer field crash released while investigation continues Toronto Star, 18 Oct
  4. Woman who drove truck onto kids’ soccer field, killing boy, 6, and man, 35, released without charges The Independent, 19 Oct

What happened

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WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday.

5 of 11 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Toronto Star

Wichita’s police chief, Joe Sullivan, said in a statement on Facebook that his investigators “will continue working to understand exactly what happened”.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from The Guardian

Ten other victims, ranging in age from five to 68, were transported to local hospitals with injuries police described as non-serious.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from The Independent

Cole Adrian, six, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, were identified on Sunday as the victims killed during Saturday's incident that also injured at least 10 others, including other children.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Daily Mail

Analysis

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One witness told local television station 12 News that a 'black pickup truck came plowing through the youth soccer fields hitting multiple people before stopping 100-200 yards down the fields.'

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Disputed

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  • While some outlets report that two people were killed, others provide specific names and ages of the victims (Cole Adrian, six years old, and Nicholas Schafer, 35).12

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • The Guardian focuses on the immediate incident with a neutral tone, while Daily Mail emphasizes the emotional impact and identifies the victims.12
  • Toronto Star highlights the release of the driver without charges, whereas The Independent provides more details about the specific individuals involved in the tragedy.34
Attributed to a source3
Stated as fact7
Words to watch (1)

Anguished bystander recalls terrifying moment pickup truck plowed through Kansas youth soccer game in horror that killed dad-of-three and a six-year-old boy Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 17 Oct

    WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A person drove a vehicle through a soccer field during a game in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and sending multiple other victims to the hospital, authorities said.

    9 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 18 Oct

    WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday.

    5 outlets · Toronto Star
  3. 19 Oct

    Detectives have interviewed more than 30 witnesses, including the driver and the two children who were inside her truck at the time.

    3 outlets · The Independent
  4. 20 Oct

    Sullivan added: 'Our officers and investigators will continue working to understand exactly what happened.'

    3 outlets · Daily Mail

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