Attempted murder arrest in Central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One person has been arrested in connection with attempted murder in Central Topeka.
According to the Topeka Police Department (TPD), just before 6 p.m. Monday, officers responded to Southwest Huntoon and Lincoln regarding gunshots being fired in the area. Officers then took one person into custody.
23-year-old Rajhgerio Guruda Smith was arrested and booked into Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the following charges:
- Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Criminal Discharge of Firearm at Occupied Vehicle
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Felony Criminal Damage
- Misdemeanor Criminal Damage
No further details have been provided at this time, as the investigation continues.
Police ask that anyone with information about this incident contact TPD by emailing telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. You can also contact Shawnee County Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007 or clicking here to leave an anonymous tip.
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