Apr 20, 2023

Fugitive task force arrests Kansas man for violent attack on couple

Posted Apr 20, 2023 3:00 PM
Canady-photo Shawnee Co.
Canady-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a man and woman.

On Sunday, April 9, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance with an assault in progress at a residence in the 5000 block of SE Adams Street in rural Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies located a man and woman with injuries. The male was treated at a local hospital for injuries to his face and head and the woman sustained minor facial injuries.

During the investigation, it was discovered that a 45-year-old female arrived at the residence and appeared to be suffering from a mental health condition. The male homeowner was attempting to help the woman when a man later identified as 20-year-old Brevin O. Canady of Topeka, arrived on scene. Canady then attacked the homeowner and the woman, unprovoked, before leaving the scene.

Unknown to the homeowner, the woman who arrived at the residence had previously taken a vehicle from Canady. On April 15, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Canady.

On April 18, members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit took Canady into custody in the 4400 block of SE Adams Street, according to Christian. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.