Police identify north Topeka shooting victim

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police are identifying the victim of a recent shooting that happened in north Topeka on Saturday.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) issued an updated press release on Sunday, July 14, identifying the shooting victim as Richard E. Hernandez, 47, of Topeka.

As a result of the investigation, the TPD has two people in custody for the alleged shooting.

The investigation is still ongoing. 27 News will provide more information as it becomes available.

If you have any information to share with police regarding this case, send an email to telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be sent to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or online by clicking here.

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