Mar 02, 2020

Police: Kan. woman jailed for murder in weekend shooting

Posted Mar 02, 2020 4:30 PM
Raishawn Smith-Parker
Raishawn Smith-Parker

TOPEKA –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and made an arrest.

Just before 1a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren in Topeka, regarding a shooting, according to Lt. Steve Roth.

On arrival, officers located a deceased man later identified as Kelly Parker, Sr., 51, Topeka.

Quick follow up led to police taking Raishawn Smith-Parker, 47, Topeka  into custody for questioning.  Police later arrested and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for 2nd Degree Murder, according to Roth.

Police on the scene of the Saturday morning investigation- photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the Saturday morning investigation- photo courtesy WIBW TV

The investigation indicates this shooting stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to Roth.  Police have released no additional details.