Teen, now charged as adult, has hearing in Wichita park homicide

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A teen accused of shooting and killing a man at a Wichita park a year ago has been charged as an adult.

On Tuesday, Victor Rivas-Banuelos made his first appearance after his case was moved from juvenile court to Sedgwick County District Court.

Teen to be charged as adult in December homicide at Wichita park

He is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal use of a weapon.

Wichita police were called to West Murdock Avenue within Sim Park around 12:20 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2024…

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