Sedgwick County Jury Convicted Roames Bonner
A Wichita jury found Roames Bonner guilty of murder and other charges following a fatal 2024 apartment shooting.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Violence
A Sedgwick County jury has convicted Roames Bonner of first-degree murder for his role in a 2024 shooting at a Wichita apartment. The gunfire resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child and left two women critically injured.
Why it matters
The conviction marks a significant legal outcome in a case that drew attention due to the young age of the victims and the perpetrator. It highlights the judicial process for minors tried as adults in cases involving violent crimes.
Roames Bonner was convicted on one count of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery, and two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm. He was under 17 at the time of the shooting and faces sentencing on November 13, 2026.
The players
Roames Bonner
He is a defendant who was convicted of first-degree murder for his role in a fatal 2024 shooting.
K'Veion Richard
He is a co-defendant who received a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 54 years.
Jonathan Tillery-Matthias
He is a third co-defendant currently awaiting a jury trial for his involvement in the shooting.
The details
On February 19, 2024, someone opened fire from outside an apartment near Pawnee and Oliver avenues while victims were inside. A 1-year-old child was being fed with a bottle when struck by two bullets, while two women were injured before later recovering.
Timeline
February 19, 2024: The shooting occurred at a Wichita apartment.
September 21, 2026: A jury convicted Roames Bonner.
November 13, 2026: Sentencing for Roames Bonner is scheduled.
March 8, 2027: Jury trial set for Jonathan Tillery-Matthias.
Legal Context
This case illustrates the application of Kansas laws that allow minors to be tried as adults for severe violent crimes. Such prosecutions follow the established protocol for handling serious felony offenses within the regional criminal justice system.
The resolution of this case brings legal closure to a violent incident that occurred within a local Wichita neighborhood. Residents can view the conviction as a significant step in the ongoing judicial process for the individuals involved.
The takeaway
This case underscores the severe legal consequences for violent crimes committed by minors. It highlights the rigorous application of adult criminal standards in the Sedgwick County court system.
What happens next
Roames Bonner is scheduled for sentencing on November 13, 2026, followed by the jury trial of Jonathan Tillery-Matthias on March 8, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on regional judicial outcomes, see the Violence section.
