Victim and suspect identified in Topeka’s 25th homicide

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department has now identified a victim and the accused suspect in Topeka’s 25th homicide.

Topeka Police responded to the 3700 block of Park South Court to a report of a shooting on Thursday night. Where police located 44-year-old Jeremy Palmer, of Topeka, suffering from life-threatening injuries. American Medical Response responded and pronounced Palmer dead at the scene.

As a result of the investigation 23-year-old Jacorey Porter was taken to the Shawnee County Jail on charges of 2nd-degree intentional murder, aggravated endangering a child, and criminal restraint.

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case can call TPD at 785-368-9400 or Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

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