75+ casings found after man shot in head, torso at S. Topeka bar

Multiple suspects sought
Published: May. 14, 2023 at 11:39 AM CDT
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than 75 shell casings were found and multiple suspects are being sought after a man was shot in the head and torso in the parking lot of a South Topeka bar.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office says that around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, officials were called to Victoria’s Bar at 5011 SW Topeka Blvd. with reports of a shooting.

Shortly after the reports rolled in, the Sheriff’s Office said a man arrived at another business in the 4500 block of SW Topeka Blvd. with gunshot wounds to his head and torso. The 35-year-old victim was in critical condition and was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital by AMR.

Officials said a preliminary investigation found there are multiple shooting suspects as 75 casings were recovered from the parking lot.

Officials remain on the scene of a shooting at Victoria's Bar as of 1:30 p.m. on May 14, 2023.
Officials remain on the scene of a shooting at Victoria's Bar as of 1:30 p.m. on May 14, 2023.(WIBW/Jovarie Downing)

No suspect information has been released as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the incident should report it to Detective John Culver at 785-251-2534.