Topeka police say teen was killed in latest shooting

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is releasing new information following reports of a 'suspicious death' on Monday.

The TPD said in a press release on Tuesday, Aug. 6 the deceased individual was a 15-year-old boy from Topeka. Police have yet to release the name of the shooting victim. The investigation into the death is ongoing.

Police were called around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 5 to the 2400 block of SE Bellview Avenue on reports of a shooting. Officers arriving at the scene found one person suffering from a gunshot injury who was declared dead at the scene. Initially, police reported this death as being suspicious.

You can contact police with information on this recent incident by sending an email to telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.

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