TPD investigating homicide near downtown Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating a homicide near downtown Topeka Tuesday.

According to TPD on June 3, 2025, around 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of SW Western following reports of gunshots in the area.

Officers located one person with life-threatening injuries. Medical officials later pronounced the individual deceased. This is the city’s 8th homicide investigation of 2025.

TPD is continuing to investigate. This is a developing story...