NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - A Kansas father says his family is devastated after his 14-year-old daughter was shot and killed over the weekend. 

"It is time for our community to put a name and a face to this beautiful young girl who was taken from us too soon," Jeremy Parrott said in a statement to KAKE News on Tuesday. 

Her name was Madison Elizabeth Parrott, and she was from Hesston. 

Madison "Maddie" was at a home in Newton with a group of other teens at around 10 p.m. Sunday when the 16-year-old suspect arrived at the home.

Witnesses told Newton police that the suspect was intoxicated and waving a gun. 

"He pointed the gun at others in the room before fatally shooting the victim," the police department said in a release. "Witnesses and neighbors attempted to perform CPR and called 911, and the suspect ran from the house."

The teen was arrested about 12 hours later at his Newton home. Police did not release his name. 

Jeremy Parrott said Madison's two passions in life were art and spending time with her closest friends.

"She had a very soft, loving, and compassionate heart that was most often overshadowed by her confidence and fiery personality," he said. "She also enjoyed volleyball, going to the pool, and encouraging everyone around her to do a tiktok video with her. She was so much fun to be around.

"Our family is devastated and we ask for some time to grieve the loss of our daughter, sister, and best friend. She will certainly be missed."

Investigators were working Monday to determine whether the shooting was intentional. The Harvey County Attorney's Office charged the suspect with one count each of alleged first-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal threat.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Madison's family with expenses. A prayer service was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church at 610 West Randall. A candlelight vigil will follow at King Park at 200 North Ridge Road in Hesston. 
 
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Newton police say they've arrested a 16-year-old boy for the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl Sunday night.

The department said on Facebook that the suspect arrived at a home in the 900 block of South Walnut just before 10 p.m. The post said a group of teens were hanging out at the home.

Witnesses told police that the suspect was visibly intoxicated and waving a gun.

"He pointed the gun at others in the room before fatally shooting the victim," the post said. "Witnesses and neighbors attempted to perform CPR and called 911, and the suspect ran from the house."

Officer arrested the suspect, whose name was not released, at his Newton home just after 10 a.m. Monday and was being held for first-degree murder.

Police have not identified the victim but did say she was from Hesston. Investigators are working to determine if the shooting was intentional.