Remembering Naomi Oglesby: Wichita Community Mourns Loss of Young Woman in Tragic Shooting

WICHITA, KS — The Wichita community is mourning the tragic loss of 20-year-old Naomi Oglesby, who was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday, May 25, 2025. The incident occurred around 4:28 a.m. in the 700 block of South Laura Avenue. Responding officers found Oglesby suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; she was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.

At the scene, police detained 19-year-old Matthew Wayne Criscenzo, identified as the primary suspect in the shooting. Criscenzo was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. Authorities have confirmed that he and Oglesby were acquainted, though the nature of their relationship has not been disclosed. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives working to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter. Formal charges against Criscenzo are expected in the coming days as evidence continues to be reviewed.

The loss of Naomi Oglesby has deeply affected her family, friends, and the wider Wichita community. Social media has since filled with emotional tributes and expressions of disbelief, as loved ones remember her as a vibrant, caring young woman taken far too soon. A candlelight vigil is being organized in Naomi’s honor, with details expected to be announced in the coming days. The community remains united in grief, demanding justice while remembering the life of a young woman who will not be forgotten.

The Wichita Police Department urges anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. As the investigation continues, the community holds onto memories of Naomi’s bright spirit and kind heart, seeking solace and justice in the wake of this senseless tragedy.