Sep 12, 2024

Suspect accused of murder of man outside Kansas home

Posted Sep 12, 2024 3:00 PM
Horton photo Shawnee Co.
Horton photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Topeka and have made an arrest.

have identified the victim as 47-year-old Michael Sanchez, according to Topeka Police Lieutenant Ronnie Connell.

Police on the scene of the investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just before 9a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 block of SW Western in Topeka on a report of an individual down, according to Police Lt. Matt Danielson.

First responders located  47-year-old Michael Sanchez suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old Caleb Horton of Topeka was taken to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges: Murder in the 1 st Degree, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.