Mar 24, 2020

Police: Kan woman jailed for shooting gun from moving vehicle

Posted Mar 24, 2020 12:00 AM
Pacheco-photo Shawnee County
Pacheco-photo Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 10:00 a.m. Friday, Shawnee County Communications Center began receiving calls of woman shooting a gun out of a vehicle, according to police.

Several victims reported they were either shot at or their homes were hit by gunfire. Officers were able to determine that the suspect had run inside a residence at 212 SE Kellam in Topeka.

After approximately 10 minutes of giving commands over a public announcement system, the woman identified as Adrianna Pacheco, 36, Topeka, came out and was taken into custody.

Pacheco remains jailed on requested charges that include Aggravated Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling and Discharging a Firearm on a Public Roadway.