KSNT 27 News has detailed where things stand with the killings Topeka Police have investigated in 2023, starting with the most recent first. Topeka slows pace of homicides in late 2020, ending with 25, was found deceased Jan. 14 at 608 S.W. Topeka Blvd. 2015 Crime Statistics. Police officials said there was a possibility of self-defense in this case. Benedict Giamo has published widely on the condition of historical and contemporary homelessness in America. Gregory Butts, 55,was fatally shotSept. 29 at 3530 S.W. Cody M. Degand, 26, is to appear at a Feb. 23 preliminary hearing on a charge of first-degree murder. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. https://www.wibw.com/2022/11/04/tpd-says-self-defense-possible-45th-st-bar-homicide/ Topeka police said the shooting may have been the result of self-defense. In those cases, Mack Lee, 39,was found deceased Jan. 14 at 608 S.W. 21st and Madison. Locust, near Freedom Valley Park. Topeka recorded its 15th and 16th. In 2022, the TPD reported homicides had increased to 17. #KSLeg. Huntoon. Hannah King, 20, was shot to death Sept. 3 at a home in the Montara community south of Topeka. Arrests have been reported in 11 of the 14 homicides in. Teresa Cuevas Statue Project via Facebook. The killing happened in the 900 block of SW 17th in Central Topeka. Andrew C.J. https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/10/family-woman-killed-homicide-advocate-mental-health/, 15. I'll see you around. Police said they were investigating whether Jackson was shot in self-defense. Police put up yellow crime scene tape Sunday around the area involved, which is located just west of Brown v. Board National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After going more than a month without a slaying, Topeka is up to 24 homicides for 2020 after a man was killed over the weekend just south of downtown. Shawnee County sheriffs officials reported one homicide in 2022, as of Thursday afternoon: 1. If you have updates to the information provided in this article, please contact producers@ksnt.com. Nancy P. Cervantes, 30, is to be tried beginning May 22 on charges that include second-degree murder. Two of this year's. Lincoln. They used yellow crime scene tape to block off an area that included the alley behind it. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Crime in the U.S. The 12th homicide comes after a road rage-related incident from February was ruled a homicide by the police. Detectives were investigating, she said. Twelve-year-old John F. "Jack" Hanrahan vanished after riding his bicycle to play pinball in May 1979 at Gage Bowl, 4200 S.W. Police at the scene appeared to be focusing on the property at 2027 S.W. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family's funeral expenses. Kerry Avenue; and Semaj O. Jackson, 26, of Topeka, shot Wednesday morning in the 2000 block of S.W. So far in 2023, the Topeka Police Department has investigated 16 murders. 8th Ave., Apt. Serena Sanchez, 26, was arrested for his death. The killing happened in the 2300 block of Bellview, near 10th and California in East Topeka. Semi hauling propane crashes in Douglas Co. K-State baseball earns top 25 national ranking, Tuesday Morning set to close all its stores, Fall turkey season officially axed in Kansas, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Prosecutors charged Skyler Wilson, 33, with intentional and premeditated first-degree murder for the Jan. 28 killing. Topeka Boulevard. D. Boatwright, 22, was arrested in connection with first-degree murder. Eubanks asked anyone with information about Sunday's homicide to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. Sam Rice, 53, was killed in a motorcycle-car crash around 3:18 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at S.E. Per a 13 NEWS article summarizing the 2022 Topeka homicides, Topeka had only three homicides through April 2022. Harry T. Jenkins, 66, was shot and killed around 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, at a residence in the 1100 block of S.W. Shawnee County sheriff's officials reported one homicide in 2022, as of Thursday afternoon: 1. Holliday St. Police said officers tried to de-escalate a situation but Kelley charged at officers with a knife. 2007 Crime Statistics. The Capital-Journal compiled that information after acquiring a list Wednesday of the homicides Topeka police have recorded in 2022 from Rosie Nichols, public safety communications specialist for Topeka's city government. Topeka police don't list Mauer's death among homicides for 2022 because that case filed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt was investigated at the state level and not by Topeka police, Nichols said. Clay. 14 - Prosecutors charged Christopher Brown, 36, of Topeka with murder for the April 17 shooting and killing of Sherman Coleman, Jr., 33, of Topeka. Police are investigating. The shooting happened in the 900 block of SE 34th, just east of Adams. https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/17/topeka-saturday-night-shooting-leaves-one-dead/ https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/18/family-mourns-loved-one-shot-topeka-saturday-night/ Emmanuel Rashad Walker was charged with first-degree murder. And Dustin E. Oats, 42, fatally shot Nov. 11 at S.W. Lane was shot in an accidental shooting at 1312 Garfield, located near Huntoon and Washburn in Central Topeka. 11 Prosecutors charged a 14-year-old boy with reckless second-degree murder for the March 16 killing of Kaleb Lane, 13. No. 2009 Crime Statistics. Ricardo Junior Rodriguez, 20, died early Monday, June 22, when a stolen sport utility vehicle in which he was a passenger collided with a pickup truck near S.E. No. Topeka police said the citys three most-recent slayings -- which occurred on Oct. 24, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 -- were believed to have been committed in self-defense. April 29, 2023 8:10 AM PT. 1 Jackson Tilton, 1, died in a Topeka hospital after the report of a Jan. 4 child abuse case. Lane died at the hospital after the shooting, which occurred during Spring Break, making him the second Topeka Public Schools student to be killed this year. "Upon completion, the investigation will be sent to theShawnee County District Attorneys Office with a possible self-defense consideration.". Anonymous tips maybe made online at www.p3tips.com/128 or by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. 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Walker, 35, is to appear at a Jan. 30 preliminary hearing on charges that include first-degree murder. 1. https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/17/topeka-police-arrest-second-suspect-meadowlark-apartments-murder/, 14. Please check your download folder. 6th Avenue and Chandler. Please check your download folder. T OPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Officials have arrested a man they believe responsible for Topeka's 14th homicide as the victim was identified as a 55-year-old local man. "To date, there have been 16 recorded homicides in the city of Topeka in 2023," said Rosie Nichols, public safety communications specialist for Topeka's city government. About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. In Homeless Come Home: An Advocate, the Riverbank, and Murder in Topeka, Kansas, Giamo offers a deeply sympathetic yet critical look at the life of homeless advocate David Owen, who was tortured and killed in 2006 by some of those he intended to help. No. In 2022, the TPD reported homicides had increased to 17. John Grubb Jr., 63, wasfound deceasedSept. 30 near S.E. Danielson asked anyone with information about the crime to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Officers were called about 10:13 a.m. Sunday to the scene, where Caraway was pronounced deceased, said Topeka police Lt. Donna Eubanks. Officers were called about 8:10 a.m. Wednesday to the 2000 block of S.W. Danielson asked anyone with information about the crime to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. 2011 Crime Statistics. Dustin Michael Clayton, 35, of Topeka, who was shot and killed around 11:15 p.m. Friday, April 22, 500 block S.W. But his reign lasted just two months, his fate widely regarded by historians as one . 27 Apr 2023 18:32:29 Wednesday's homicide was Topeka's 15th this year. Prosecutors have charged her with intentional second-degree murder. Authorities said the trooper was being dragged by the car he had stopped and fired his weapon at the driver of the car. 2010 Crime Statistics. We have provided a few examples below that you can copy and paste to your site: Your image export is now complete. Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital . Police said Rodriguez wasnt involved in the SUVs theft. Police Lt. Donna Eubanks said officers were called about 12:37 a.m. April 7 to the 3500 block of S.W. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. Christopher D. Kelley, 38, of Topeka, who was fatally wounded on Friday, June 24, near the Amtrak station at 410 S.E. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. If you use our datasets on your site or blog, we ask that you provide attribution via a link back to this page. We don't have to live like this. The six previous murders reported in the month. Join @MomsDemand, text FEDUP to 644-33 to work on common sense solutions. However, as of Wednesday, no one has been charged in Deshazers death. https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/29/kbi-identifies-victim-fatal-tpd-officer-involved-shooting-railyard/, 2. Fitzpatrick worked at McDonald's, Peyton was a fourth-grade student at Lowman Hill Elementary in the Topeka Public School District. Lisa Hill, 53, was shot and killed the afternoon of May 7 in the 1100 block of N.W. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka finished 2021 with 14 homicides, down 11 from the 25 recorded in 2020, according to WIBW records. Topeka Crime Map Visit Topeka, Inc. 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After 3 recent slayings, Topeka has recorded 15 homicides so far in 2020, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, Salute Our Heroes: Washburn Rural club focuses on mental health, Polk Quincy Viaduct Meeting Open to the Public, Washburn football player receives NFL mini-camp invite. 8 Prosecutors said there was not enough evidence to bring charges against the 33-year-old man who killed Gregorio Castillo, 68, He died after a Feb. 15 road rage incident at the westbound exit of I-70 and MacVicar in West Topeka. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 29thand Villa West Drive. Hello again, everybody. Bella Conway, 11, died June 8 in a crash in the 4000 block of N.W. Police arrested the father of the children, Kyle Tyler, 32. 293406215027182 TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two killings Wednesday put Topeka on track to break a record that should never be broken. Anterio Deshazer, 31, died of a gunshot wound around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, after he was found in a car that crashed near S.E. Anonymous tips maybe made online at www.p3tips.com/128 or by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. The 2022 total is up slightly from the 14 homicides recorded in 2021 in the capital city. 37th Terrace. 2013 Crime Statistics. Those are the killings of the following: Donald Woolbridge, 81,fatally shotOct. 24 in the 3300 block of S.E. Anyone with information on any of the cases may call Topeka police detectives at 785-368-9400 or Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. Prosecutors have not released the name of the juvenile suspect. The violent crime rate in Topeka is 712.3 per 100,000 people. A man was arrested, but no record could be found of that man's having been charged. Copyright 2020 WIBW. High: 70 Low: 34. https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/23/one-killed-friday-night-shooting-topeka/ https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/07/topeka-murder-suspect-arrested/, 4. Caraway was Topeka's 11th homicide victim this year, with those killings coming in nine separate incidents. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. According to information provided by the Topeka Police Department, the citys top 10 homicide totals by year are as follows: Copyright 2022 WIBW. https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/02/victim-identified-thursday-morning-homicide-central-topeka/. No arrests have been reported in Tignors death. The 2022 homicide numbers dont include three officer-involved shooting deaths in which individuals died after altercations with police. https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/15/23-year-old-topekan-arrested-first-degree-murder-motorcycle-wreck/, 6. More:News conference highlights decreased crime, increased 'sense of hope' in Topeka community. Defendants face criminal charges in this year's other 10 homicides on the Topeka police list. Byron, Apt. No. Lyman Road, Lot 16. Brielle Jones, 6 months,died of blunt trauma injuriesMarch 30 at 1418 S.W. As of Mar. All rights reserved. Dustin E. Oats, 42, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 5:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, near S.W. Topeka police say they are investigating the homicide death of a man found shot Wednesday morning in the 2000 block of S.W. Here is a look at homicides that have been reported in the capital city in 2022 as of Thursday, Dec. 29, according to WIBW records and Topeka police officials: 1. The Topeka Police Department . The driver of the SUV, Darren Matthew Johnson, has been charged with first-degree murder or in the alternative second-degree murder; fleeing or attempting to elude; and aggravated robbery. The map above displays Topeka's 2023 killings, which are outlined below. Police said Jackson died at a hospital after he was shot in the 2000 block of SW Clay in Central Topeka, east of Washburn University. Prosecutors charged Kelley, who was known to the victim, with first-degree murder and child abuse. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Topeka is 234 to 1. Topeka police were involved in three officer-involved shooting deaths this year through Dec. 26, 2022. No. Lane. Quinton Jr., 40, and Cassie K. Holden, 31, to appear at a Feb. 17 preliminary hearing on charges that include first-degree murder. According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 543 registered sex offenders living in Topeka, Kansas as of May 01, 2023. Harvey Baker, 71, was found dead around 3 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at a residence in the 1900 block of N.W. https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/13/one-man-dead-following-incident-coachlight/, 3. Clay. Zip codes: 66409, 66546, 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66615, 66616, 66618, 66619, 66621, 66622. The 2020 Topeka crime rate fell by 98% compared to 2019. These deaths werent included in the number of homicides in the capital city so far this year. Topeka's record of 30 homicides was set in 2017. Topeka has 15 homicides so far in 2020, the same as total for 2019. . Prosecutors have charged Wesley Rayton, Sr., 47, with first-degree murder. TrayVonne DaMont Jones-McNeal, 18, was arrested in connection with the death. Very windy; a morning t-storm. No arrests have been reported as of Wednesday afternoon. A Southern California man accused of killing three 16-year-old boys by intentionally ramming their car after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him has been found guilty of murder. Diana Bloom, 68, Topeka, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries around 11:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, from a home in the 200 block of N.W. Brown, 21, is to appear at a Jan. 9 preliminary hearing on charges that include second-degree murder. A GoFundMe has been set up for Castillo. DAngelo L. Payne, 28, of Topeka, died late April 4 after being shot near S.W. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Menninger Clock Tower Up For Renovations + Topeka Road Rage Crash, Transgender Athletes + Shawnee Most Wanted + Topeka Homicide Rate, Marijuana Could Be Decriminalized + Rural Libraries Receive Funding, Topeka Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest. All rights reserved. Van Buren. "The Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigates all officer-involved shootings," Nichols said. If you use our chart images on your site or blog, we ask that you provide attribution via a link back to this page. The list includes 17 homicides, up from 14 last year. https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/05/one-dead-overnight-shooting-east-topeka/ Jahiem Brown, 20, of Topeka, was arrested in connection with first-degree murder; aggravated assault; criminal in possession of a weapon by a felon; driving while suspended; and vehicles-transfer of ownership. In 2021, the TPD reported 14 homicides occurred in the capital city, a five-year low. 9. We have provided a few examples below that you can copy and paste to your site: Your data export is now complete. He was taken to a Topeka hospital, where he died Wednesday morning of injuries related to the shooting, she said. No. They have varied in age from 6 months to 81 years. 13 - Aaron Mathis, Jr., 16, died at a hospital as the result of an April 7 shooting in the 3500 block of Kerry, near 37th and Topeka in South Topeka. The record year for killings in Topeka was 2017, which saw 30 homicides. Harvey Baker, 71, wasfound dead of blunt trauma injuriesMay 5 at 1900 N.W. Vicki Shelton, 61, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Jail on Friday, May 6, in connection with first-degree murder in connection with Bakers death. Police said it happened at 508 NE Grattan in Oakland. The "3" indicates three homicides at the same location. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. John Grubb Jr., 63, was found dead around 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, under the Polk-Quincy Viaduct near S.E. Louis Cantrell, 39, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, in the west alley of the 200 block of S.E. Two men, Tyron R. Michael and Daravian L. Ryce, were charged with first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated vehicle burglary, aggravated assault and criminal possession of a firearm. No. The 2021 numbers also dont include an officer-involved shooting in which a man died during an altercation with police just west of downtown Topeka. The record year for killings in Topeka was 2017, which saw 30. 5th. Taylor L. Lowery, 33, of Topeka, was shot and killed by Topeka police around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, outside a Kwik Shop at 4500 S.W. JaSean Alston, 19, was found suffering from a gunshot wound early on Feb. 28 in the 1200 block of S.W. Richmond County deputy resigns after he is charged with simple battery. Police officials said the deaths of Edwards and Vasser were believed to have stemmed from the same incident and no suspects were being sought. "The Topeka Police Department only reports crime data relating to crimes it investigated. Clay. A woman who was in the car, Neyl A. Beier, 31, of Topeka, was taken into custody, authorities said. Two of this year's victims were female while 15 were male. 9 Police found Rodney Clayton, 57, stabbed to death on March 6 at Third and Harrison in Downtown Topeka. 29th and Villa West Drive. Backlinks from other websites and blogs are the lifeblood of our site and are our primary source of new traffic. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/06/woman-arrested-north-topeka-homicide/, 5. The teen, whose name has not been publicly released by police, is the fourth suspect charged with murder in the . An 18-year-old Topeka man has been arrested and booked on murder and kidnapping charges in connection to Fridays early morning shooting death. Her father, Tray'vonne D. Jones, 19, is to be tried beginning April 24 on charges that include first-degree murder. Alfredo Campa-Vasquez, 28, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 3:12 a.m. Saturday, June 18, in the 700 block of S.E. Bella Conway, 11,. 8. Tuesday, Jan. 31 marked the seventh murder in the capital city so far this year after a man was shot and killed in Southeast Topeka. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Topeka coffee shop gives scholarships to surrounding, Summer camp around the corner for Shawnee County, Topeka Jump Rally brings leaders together to solve, Washburns Afful invited to Chiefs minicamp, Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics, Met Gala: Rihanna, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim K., Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Canes in second, Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss reveal pregnancies, Phillies slugger Harper expected to return to lineup, Firefighters save mom and kids from swarm of bees, Sign Up For The Latest News And Emails Alerts. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Quincy. No slayings have been reported from Nov. 11 to Dec. 27, a stretch of 48 days. Police identified the victims as Aaron P. Mathis Jr., 16, of Topeka, shot April 7 in the 3500 block of S.W. Keith K. Gaylord, 23, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Meadowlark Apartments, 1621 S.W. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. No. Topeka Blvd., Room 105. 2023 www.cjonline.com. Clay, where Jackson was found suffering from a gunshot wound, Nichols said. Several hours after Edwards was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, the body of Zennie Vasser Jr, 36, was found around 9:30 a.m. April 29 between houses in the 1300 block of S.E. 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No. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. Knox Ave. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Three of this year's homicides are listed as apparently being justifiable. Locust. All rights reserved. I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Interactive chart of the Topeka, Kansas murder rate (i.e. A Kansas man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit will receive $7.5 million from the county where he was arrested . Vassers body was found about a half-block north of where Edwards had been wounded. Danielson asked anyone with information about the. https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/30/suspect-identified-topeka-murder-police-shootout/ Perkins was booked into the Shawnee County Jail at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in connection with first-degree murder; attempted first-degree murder; aggravated robbery; aggravated burglary; aggravated kidnapping; aggravated assault; and aggravated child endangerment. Police found two elderly people, an 87-year-old man and an 86-year-old woman, shot to death in their beds.
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