Apr 18, 2023

Police: Victim in Kansas shooting has died

Posted Apr 18, 2023 4:00 PM
Police on the scene of the investigation Monday evening-Photo by Phil Anderson courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation Monday evening-Photo by Phil Anderson courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.

Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the 2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

First responders found an adult man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Late Monday, police reported the victim was pronounced deceased. Police reported no additional details including the victim's name early Tuesday.