TPD on the scene of possible shooting at Travelers Inn

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A teen has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man Tuesday afternoon at a south Topeka motel.

The shooting was reported just after 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Travelers Inn, 3846 S.W. Topeka Blvd.

Responding officers with the Topeka Police Department said they found 37-year-old, James Epps Jr., of Topeka, suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be related to the shooting. American Medical Response team members pronounced Epps dead at the scene.

Multiple people were taken into custody.

Authorities later said Isaiah Krainbill, 19, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail Tuesday morning around 1 a.m.

He is being held for Murder in the First Degree; Intentional and Premeditated and Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.

Isaiah Quin Dale Krainbill was arrested Monday, August 24, 2021, in connection with the City of... — Isaiah Quin Dale Krainbill was arrested Monday, August 24, 2021, in connection with the City of Topeka's 11th homicide of 2021.(Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections)

Epps, the victim, was arrested back in January on drug charges. Traveler’s Inn where the homicide occurred has a troubled history as a location frequently visited by law enforcement for various incidents. See links to related 13 News stories below:

Two In Custody After Stolen Car Located In South Topeka / July 2021

Arrests Made After Stolen SUV Found At Motel / December 2020

Police Continue Investigating Suspicious Death Friday Night At South Topeka Motel / December 2020

Suspect Shot By Bail Bondsman During Attempted Apprehension / May 2019

Man In Police Custody After Kidnapping / December 2018

Stabbing At Traveler's Inn / June 2017

Man Shot In Vehicle While Sitting At Traveler's Inn / October 2017

Woman Pistol-Whipped/Carjacked At Topeka Motel / August 2014

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