Man found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in central Topeka, police investigating

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 35 year old Michael Sanchez. This is Topeka’s 14th homicide of the year.

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – Officers are investigating a new homicide case in central Topeka Friday morning.

City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols tells 27 News police are investigating a homicide case on Sept. 6 in the 1300 block of Southwest Western Avenue.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) report in a press release that officers were called to the address shortly before 9 a.m. for “a report of an individual down.” Officers arriving at the scene found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds who was declared dead at the scene.

The TPD is asking the public for any tips related to this situation. You can contact police by sending an email to telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be sent to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.

27 News will be reporting on this situation as it progresses. More information will be added here as it becomes available.

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