One dead in southeast Topeka shooting: police

UPDATE: The Topeka Police Department is now investigating this incident as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Malik J. Keith, 26, of Topeka. This is Topeka’s 12th homicide of 2024.

Topeka ( KSNT ) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating an early morning aggravated battery incident.

According to a press release from TPD, on Sunday, Aug. 18, just after 4:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Southeast Fremont on a report of gunshots.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to email telltpd@topeka.org or contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can also be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or making anonymous tips online .

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