SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue investigating a shooting in a popular shopping area in Topeka have a suspect in custody.
Just before 4p.m. Friday, police responded to report of a shooting in the northwest parking lot at Sam's Club, 1401 SW Wanamaker Road, accordin to Topeka Police Commander Donna Eubanks.
Upon arrival, TPD officers located a man who had sustained gunshot wounds. American Medical Response transported the shooting victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police took one suspect into custody identified as 48-year-old Joshua C. Brandt. He was booked into the Shawnee County Corrections on Sunday morning and is being held on requested charges of Aggravated battery; Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement. Police have not confirmed if the incident was a road rage incident as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to email telltpd@topeka.orgor contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime