Feb 03, 2024

2 arrested for robbery, murder at Kansas apartment

Posted Feb 03, 2024 5:00 PM
Wagner-photo Shawnee Co.
Wagner-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities  investigating a. homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 4a.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of SE 12th Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

Scene of the investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV
Scene of the investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV

Officers located 33-year-old Gabriel Martinez-Meraz of Topeka. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Barnes-photo Shawnee Co.
Barnes-photo Shawnee Co.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested Tyron Wagner, 33, and Shi Ann Veloris Barnes, 29, were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Wagner is being held on requested charges Murder in the 1st Degree, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Stolen Property and a Warrant.

Shi Ann Veloris Barnes is being held on requested charges of Obstructing Apprehension of Prosecution and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute.