Dec 14, 2024

Police ID 45-year-old Kansas homicide victim

Posted Dec 14, 2024 5:55 PM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating another homicide in Topeka have released the name of the victim as 45-year-old David Bentley, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols

Just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Police responded to the 2000 Block of SW Stone for a check welfare on an individual.

First responders found Bentley suffering from a gun shot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

Police have not reported an arrest or released possible suspect information. This is Topeka’s 21st homicide of the year.