Aug 06, 2024

Police: 15-year-old identified as Kansas shooting victim

Posted Aug 06, 2024 9:30 PM
Neighborhood where the shooting occurred -image courtesy WIBW TV
Neighborhood where the shooting occurred -image courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspicious death have identified the victim as a 15-year-old boy from Topeka, according to  Topeka P olice Captain Jerry Monasmith.

Just after 3p.m.  Monday, police responded to a shooting in the 2400 Block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka. First responders  found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police released no additional details including the victim's name.