SHAWNEE COUNTY – A Kansas woman accused in the shooting death of her 4-year-old daughter has been charged in the case.
Mariann L. Belair, 24, of Topeka, was charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated endangering a child and distribution of meth, according to Shawnee County District Attorney's office
On Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of NE Grattan Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.
Officers were able to secure the scene and located 4-year-old Lawrencia Perez-Belair who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. The girl was transported to a local hospital and died.
By Saturday afternoon, police reported they had identified all individuals involved and early Sunday reported the arrest of Belair. She is being held on a $1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.