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Police ID Topekan Killed Driving Through Town Save Email Print
Posted: 6:36 PM Apr 28, 2008
Last Updated: 6:36 PM Apr 28, 2008
Reporter: Rae Chelle Davis
Email Address: RaeChelle.Davis@wibw.com

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Topeka Police are investigating a shooting at 29th and Michigan Sunday afternoon. 25 year-old David Wakes was driving southbound on Michigan when shots were fired at him.

Topeka Police are asking for your help in solving this crime. They say it appears Wakes was fired at from another vehicle.

One witness who refused to give his name said he was doing laundry when he heard four gunshots. Topeka Police have not confirmed how many shots were fired.

Officers were called to the scene about 3:00 Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival police say they found the Wakes still in his vehicle. One witness who refused to give her name said she walked up to the car to try to help the bleeding man but the doors were locked.

American Medical Response arrived at the scene and tried to resuscitate the man but they were not successful. Several people gathered around the scene. Some of them were friends and family. Police say two chaplains came to the scene to help comfort those who knew the man.

The Coronor's office arrived and white sheets were set up as the body was removed from the scene. Police say they have no suspects at this time. If anyone has information they are asked to call CrimeStoppers at (785) 234-0007. Remember you can remain anonymous.

This is the third homicide in Topeka this year.

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Posted by: CUZZIN Location: TOPEKA on May 2, 2008 at 02:49 AM
R.I.P. TO MY BIG COUSIN DAVID T. WAKES AND MY COUSIN AL

Posted by: Baby L Location: Topeka.ks on May 1, 2008 at 01:53 PM
While nonoe has no remorse for this young man who just lost his life they want to argue baout stupid blogs, I can' say I know HOw his mother feels but I have a 16 month old son myself & If I lost my heart I couldn't breath, I hav lost so manyfriends, holly, mason, harness, griffin, white, johnson,rucker, etc. & my wone brother mattox to vilence & a brother Gigger to the streets. as I still try to morn & heal from the last few wounds they seem to jsut keep getting worse, If I lost my son or my mother or another brother, I don't know how I would make It. I assume the family of whom I am clost to are now relating to this feeling. there are never enough words to express the pain when the loss of a loved one has came upon them. to the wakes fmily, I send my love, my Heart & my prayers, & to the sad sorry selfish, "Person" who has gutts to pull this. I prey for you the most, because one day you will be looking upon his children & they will ask why you took there daddy's life. for now I'm am.

Posted by: TRUST IN THE LORD Location: Topeka,Kansas on Apr 29, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Well,first of all,My thoughts goes out to the family and friends of the Wake Families.This is a very true and sad tragety! But,it's just not the blacks,it's whites,mexicans and every nationality! There is crime everywhere in the U.S.! These people who do wrong know right from wrong! The lack of education is not the issue! It's takes a bad person to committ a crime! Good people don't kill or harm other human beings. There is CRIME STOPPERS money for that phone call! People bragg and talk,it's just a matter of time! They will bragg themselves right into prison! KILLING IS AGAINST THE LAW!!! NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW ON KILLING!!! My thoughts and Prayers goes out to the WAKE FAMILIES! God be with you all,each and everyone of you that grieves for David Wakes. This is going to be a very hard time. always remember what the Lord said,"VENGENCE IS MY SAYETH THE LORD".I KNOW THIS TRUE. MARVINA WASH~RIP,HE IS PARALIZED FROM WAIST DOWN DUE TO CAR CRASH.

Posted by: extremelyfunny on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Here it is people.. How can the police stop the crime in topeka if people wont talk or confess to anything that happens.. The problem is.. NOT SAYING THIS IS GANG RELATED.. but when its gang vs gang or whatever, they would rather take care of it themselves rather than tell the police anything. That is why there are soo many shootings.. but of course.. everyone has to point their finger at the police, when they try and do the best they can at catching these criminals.. But people dont see that.. You people will never be happy no matter what anyone does..

Posted by: Wendi Location: Topeka on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM
If JOHN would have noted that I mentioned the comments on CJonline blog then he's going to realize why I'm talking about race. CAUSE IT MENTIONS IT IN THE BLOGS. THAT Why.

Posted by: born and raised in Location: topeka on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:41 AM
i feel sorry for the wakes and i dont even know them, but has any one stoped and looked at the crime in topeka, i moved to kc for ten years and came back and couldnt belive how bad topeka had got. my two small children dont understand why they cant play out side with out an grown up with them. its because of the crime and we live on the west side. it doesnt matter where you live or the color of your skin crime happens because the ones doing it didnt have two positive parrent's who looked out for them, i can only say this because i was once a troubled teen and ran with gangs here in topeka and did things i now regret, my sons father is in prison and has been for over two yrs and my son is only 3, i pray that when he is released he will teach our kids right from wrong and not to turn to guns and drugs like he did. remember crime starts at home, so teach them young not to turn to crime and killing it doesnt help only causes pain.

Posted by: fed up Location: topeka on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:57 AM
When the TPD finally does something to stop the violence in this town. Its only going to get worse if they dont do something.

Posted by: ANGELA on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:19 PM
PLEASE LET THE NEGATIVE PART OF ANY TOWN MAINLY HIGHLAND PARK NOT INFLUENCE OTHERWISE. THE MAIN ISSUE IS TO FIND JUSTICE FOR THIS FAMILY!! MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS TO THE WAKES AND HIS UNBORN CHILD! STOP THE VIOLENCE AND END SELF-DESTRUCTION!!

Posted by: friends of the family Location: central part on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:11 PM
shooting anothere is not the going to get you know where but strigth to Hell. And that where we are going if the Topeka so call police dont care if we kill our selfs. It start from home please talk to your young kids its getting bad even over here in the Central Park Area you can even set out side on your porch like we did in the old days get it right T Town its get bad all over town. keep your eyes on the good Lord he will see ya thought the ruff times. God bless the wake family we all love you and God will see the persons or person that did this they will get there on Jugdemt Day when they stand before the Lord and father God. we are in the last Days Pray Topeka Pray

Posted by: heidi Location: topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 04:47 PM
So much violence because it's the dirrty south. Gangs and drugs are valued over education and hard work. Notice no one will identify themselves- they know better. My kid was visiting her dad a block away when this happened. Now she's scared to go see him. A hard working decent guy-she's too afraid of the neighborhood!

Posted by: Rachel Location: Topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 04:11 PM
May peace be with the family and friends of David Wakes. You will now and forever be in my prayers

Posted by: T-BO Location: here in top city but not 4 long on Apr 28, 2008 at 03:39 PM
it's not about race because it's not loike the mexicans, or white folks don't kill it's about this youngster's out here uneducated really dumb don't know no better not knowing how hard and painful it is on the family weather or not having to bury a loved one or watching your love one live the prison life i just wish we could all get along all races all gangs the world is coming to an end we all must go sometime

Posted by: John on Apr 28, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Nobody who has posted on this topic is saying anything about race except Wendi. Wonder why?

Posted by: friends Location: topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:58 PM
We'll miss you David.

Posted by: Wendi S Location: Topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:20 PM
David had such a great personailty. And was a awesome person. I see on all these sites (Cjonline, WIBW)all they want to due is SMEAR race, and living area. How can you talk trash unless you know these people. Come on. Grow up an move on with your life and protect your self. Acting like children by placing blame is only proving you are just as worthless as your negative comments.

Posted by: FRIEND OF MR.WAKES Location: OKLAHOMA CITY on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:12 PM
WHY DID HE HAVE 2 GO SO SOON.HE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO BE THERE TO HELP TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND IS DUE IN JUNE 2008.WHO EVER DID THIS DID IT FOR FAME.AND FAME GETS U NOWHERE BUT DIED OR BEHIND BARS.THY SHALL NOT KILL 1 OF THE 10 COMMANDMENTS SAID BUT WHO FOLLOWS THE RULES OF THE LORD.SAINTAN STOMPING AROUND IN JOYCE.MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE "WAKE FAMILY" MY PRAYERS GO OUT 2 YOU.

Posted by: me Location: here in top city on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:53 PM
we all need to grow up if you beefing what ever happened to just walking away or throwing them hands up. it's stuipd somebody lost there son, hushband, father, uncle, cousin, friend. no one realizes what it cost to have a funneral i hope justice gets served in this case topeka police need to get more harder on these streets i can't wait to get far from kansas

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Another senseless act of violence. Please stop the violence! My prayers go out to the family. God Bless You.......

Posted by: mother Location: nekansas on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:01 PM
My heart goes out to this family. Last weekend a teacher in our high school was driving down Gage Blvd around 31st sreet sunday morning and was part of a drive by. The bullets didn't go clear through the windshield. (He doesn't even know anyone in or around Topeka.) When he went to the police station to report it and they said if noone was injured he couldn't even make out a police report. Well now again this week another person was killed by a different drive by shooting incident. The police in Topeka need to step up. I have sibling and friend children that attend Washburn and I'm fearing for there lives. I am so soory for your loss.

Posted by: Rodney on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Why does this area of town recently have so much violence?

Posted by: Michelle on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:26 AM
As long as we are on this side of heaven, crime won't stop. Not enough people know that God loves them and wants us to lead better lives while we are still here on earth.

Posted by: Citizen Location: Topeka on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM
This is just getting stupid. It's something everyday and it is not even summer yet. How many people are going to get killed this summer when the weather gets warm??? I'm moving to the country!

Posted by: Lisa on Apr 28, 2008 at 06:20 AM
when will the crime~killings stop!!!!!!? my prayers goes out to the family and friends. God be with you all. l isa

Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Life just isn't promised to none of use. Here today and gone tomorrow, take care of those that take care of you. God bless the family

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