WICHITA, Kan. — The investigation into the April 8 disturbance in Chief Judge Jeffrey Goering’s courtroom during a sentencing hearing for 19-year-old Te’Bryis Robinson has concluded, according to a statement from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office.
On April 24, detectives with the sheriff's office presented their findings to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging consideration.
On April 28, the District Attorney charged Jeanette Dees, 48, of Wichita, with one count of disorderly conduct under Kansas Statute 21-6203(a)(3), defined as using fighting words or engaging in noisy conduct likely to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others.
In addition, Derrick E. Parker, Jr., 33; Trentasia Hutton, 24; Trentez Hutton, 21; Trentavies Hutton, 18; and a 16-year-old boy — all of Wichita — were each charged with one count of disorderly conduct under Kansas Statute 21-6203(a)(1), defined as brawling or fighting.
The incident prompted an immediate response from court security deputies to restore order to the courtroom.
In March of 2022, officers responded to an initial report of an active shooter at Towne East Mall, 7700 E Kellogg Drive in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.
Officers entered the mall and located 14-year-old Trenjvious Hutton inside who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
The investigation revealed, Hutton was involved in a physical altercation with several individuals known to him stemming from an ongoing dispute. During the altercation a 16-year-old suspect later identified as Te’bryis Robinson pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking Hutton. Robinson then fled on foot.
Witnesses provided officers with a description of the suspect which allowed arriving officers to quickly locate him in the area and make an arrest.
In March of 2023, Robinson was charged with 1st degree murder and criminal use of weapons, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.