TPD launches investigation into death in SE Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka Police Department investigation has been launched into an alleged homicide that happened in the area of SE 34th St. and SE Virginia Ave. One man was found dead at the scene.

According to TPD, officers were dispatched at 12:40 p.m. to respond to the 900 block of SE 34th St. on reports of a shooting.

When officials arrived, an adult male was found on the scene suffering from life-threatening injuries that are believed to be associated to the shooting.

As soon as the next of kin is identified, the identity of the victim will be announced.

TPD said that all involved parties are believed to have been located, and the incident is being investigated as an isolated event. TPD believes that the incident is not connected to prior homicide investigations.

This is part of an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please consider contacting the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400 or email telltpd@topeka.org. Any anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or online at www.p3tips.com/128.

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