Kevin Buggs to Face Sentencing for Manslaughter
The 56-year-old will appear in court on Thursday following guilty pleas for two separate shooting deaths.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Violence
Kevin Buggs is set to be sentenced in a Wichita courtroom on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges related to the deaths of Ronnie Wallace and Stevie Young. The incidents occurred in 2024 and 2026.
Why it matters
The sentencing hearing concludes a legal process stemming from two distinct fatal shootings that occurred in the city over a 21-month span. Judge Jeffrey Goering will preside over the proceedings.
Kevin Buggs pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and one count of involuntary manslaughter. The sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom.
The players
Kevin Buggs
He is the 56-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.
Jeffrey Goering
He is the judge presiding over the sentencing hearing in his courtroom.
Ronnie Wallace
He was 59 years old and died from a gunshot wound in September 2024.
Stevie Young
He was 59 years old and was found shot inside a car in June 2026.
The details
Buggs, 56, was charged after Ronnie Wallace was found fatally shot in a parking lot in the 600 block of North Topeka Street in September 2024. Stevie Young, 59, was subsequently discovered with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the 400 block of North Market Street in June 2026.
Timeline
Ronnie Wallace died in September 2024.
Stevie Young died in June 2026.
Kevin Buggs pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in August 2026.
The sentencing hearing for Kevin Buggs is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Legal Context
The sentencing follows the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Act, which governs mandatory prison terms for various degrees of manslaughter convictions. This case marks a significant legal resolution for two separate violent crimes processed within the Wichita judicial system.
The sentencing hearing in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom marks the end of the legal process regarding these two incidents. Local residents can monitor the court outcome as the proceedings conclude the investigation into these fatal shootings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the procedural conclusion of violent crime investigations through the formal sentencing of the convicted party. Residents may see public records updated following the court's final ruling on Thursday.
What happens next
The sentencing hearing for Kevin Buggs is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Further reading
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