SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement investigating a suspicious death after finding a deceased man in North Topeka last week, have identified the victim as Dalton K. Thomas, 31, of Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Thomas was the victim of a hit-and-run.
On December 13, police responded to a reported unresponsive man near N Topeka Blvd. and NW Elm Row Ave. Upon arrival, officers located an Thomas who suffering from life-threatening injuries, and he was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
Police released no additional details Thursday.