Apr 25, 2020

Update: Police need security camera footage in Kan. homicide investigation

Posted Apr 25, 2020 9:57 PM
Police on the scene of the fatal shooting -image courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the fatal shooting -image courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday evening and have identified the victim as Joseph Hill, 26, of Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

Just after 6:30 p.m. the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple calls about a possible shooting in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Officers arrived on scene a short time later and located Hill outside a residence in the area suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are asking community members in the area to review their home security camera footage and report what they might find.