Records identify man arrested in deadly shooting in downtown Wichita

Published: Jun. 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM CDT

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County Jail records identify a man arrested in connection with Sunday’s deadly shooting in downtown Wichita.

Booking information shows that 56-year-old Kevin Buggs is in jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

The shooting was reported a little before noon Sunday in the 400 block of North Market. When Wichita police arrived at the scene, they found a 59-year-old man inside his car with a gunshot wound. That man died at a local hospital.

As the investigation into what led up to the deadly shooting continues, police ask anyone with information to contact detectives at 316-268-4407 or to submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.