Dec 13, 2020

Police investigate 2 suspicious deaths in Topeka

Posted Dec 13, 2020 7:00 AM

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a two suspicious deaths in Topeka.

Just before 10:30p.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a possible shooting in the 3800 block of SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Lt. John Trimble.

At the scene, police found a victim with life-threatening injuries. It is unclear at this point what caused the injuries, but that victim died on scene shortly after officers arrived.

Police brought several individuals to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning.

Just after 5:00 a.m., Sunday, police responded to a call for service in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren in Topeka after the report of a deceased man, according to Lt. Shane Hilton. Officers found a man and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Police have not reported an arrest in either case.