SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two boys in connection with a burglary and shooting.
At 11:50 p.m., Sunday, an alert victim saw two individuals breaking into his vehicle in the 5700 Block of SW 14th Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Manual Munoz.
The Victim went outside to confront the individuals who took off running after he yelled at them. The victim began to chase the subject and one of them fired several shots at him. The victim retreated and was not struck or injured.
Victims called dispatch and provided a great description of the subjects who were later located near a park in the area. Officers also located a firearm in the park after an article search. Police transported both individuals, later determined to be juveniles, to the law enforcement center for further questioning.
As a result of the investigation, one of the juveniles was transported to Juvenile Department of Corrections. He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Burglary to a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Firearm by Juvenile and Criminal Discharge of a Firearm in the City Limits, according to Munoz. The other boy was released to the custody of his parents.