SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a juvenile suspect following a crash that temporarily locked down a high school.
Just after 8a.m. Sept. 8, police responded to a hit and run crash at the intersection of SW Western Avenue and SW Munson Avenue, according to Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.
Citizens reported that four individuals were seen running northbound from the scene of the crash towards Topeka High School.
Topeka Police officers and other law enforcement agencies responded to the area. Four individuals were taken into custody at the scene.
As a result of the investigation, officers transported one boy to the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal Use of a Weapon/by a Minor, Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds and Child in Need of Care, according to Munoz.
This incident was an isolated event, and is not related to the school. The lockdown was a precaution and there were not injuries reported.