Relax Inn shooting suspect arrested

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Published: Oct. 30, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man is behind bars in connection to a shooting at the Relax Inn.

The Topeka Police Department arrested Michael Raines, 25, of Topeka on Sunday, October 30. He faces charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Obstruction, and Criminal Use of a Weapon.

The shooting was reported Saturday, October 29 at 6:54 p.m. at the Relax Inn at 3802 SW Topeka Blvd. Officers said they found one person, who has yet to be identified, with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Raines was identified as a suspect and booked into the Shawnee County Jail around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. He remains jailed on a $150,000 bond.