SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas felon found guilty of a deadly shooting at a backyard family gathering is going to prison.
On Friday, Judge Seth Rundel sentenced 43-year-old Michael Swinney to 23 months in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
In April of 2021, police responded to a home in the 2400 Block of North Sunny Lane in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens. In the backyard of that location, police located 22-year-old Jacob Kalese with several gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation revealed Kalese, his girlfriend and Swinney were at a small gathering at the home with several other individuals. A disturbance occurred between Swinney and Kalese, multiple shots were fired and Swinney fled the scene.
Through the investigation, investigators learned of Swinney’s involvement and he was arrested at a home in the 100 block of South Young in Wichita.