Nov 02, 2024

Police ID homicide victim after medical call to Kansas home

Posted Nov 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Topeka have identified the victim as Peter J. Blancas, 58, of Topeka.

Just after 9a.m. Wednesday, crews from the Topeka Fire Department  responded to a medical call in the 500 block of NE Gordon Street in Topeka, according to Police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

Medical personnel found a man who was later pronounced deceased. Due to the nature of the incident, firefighters requested police investigators to respond.

The incident is currently being investigated as a homicide. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation allows. This is the 16th homicide investigation of 2024.