May 07, 2022

Police make Kan. murder arrest following 2 week investigation

Posted May 07, 2022 2:00 PM
Smith photo Shawnee County
Smith photo Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting have arrested 19-year-old Kayden Smith of Topeka, according to Police Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

Just after 11:p.m. April 22, police were dispatched to the 500 Block of SW Lane in reference to a shooting. One victim identified as 35-year-old Dustin Michael Clayton of Topeka, suffering from a gunshot wound was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Following a two week investigation and a collaborative effort with the U.S. Marshal Service and the Kansas Highway Patrol, police arrested Smith and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Murder in the 1st Degree.

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