SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka continue the search for the suspect in the death of 22-year-old Devin David-Lee Hoadley of Topeka, according to a statement from police.
Just after 1 p.m. Monday, police responded to an assault shooting call in the 200 block of SE 29th Street, according to a media release. First responders learned of a man later identified as Hoadley who received a gunshot wound. American Medical Response transported him to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He later died.
The Topeka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in the case identified as 20-year-old Tayvian Smith.
If you have any information regarding this person of interest, please contact TPD Detective Riggin at 785-368-9503 or contact Crime Stoppers at the information shown below.