Unsolved Homicides

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers or submit a Web Tip.

2024- 86595 Homicide- Blancas
October 30, 2024

Topeka police have identified the city’s 16th homicide victim of 2024.

Officials on Friday morning said Peter J. Blancas, 58, of Topeka, was found dead on Wednesday morning at a home in the 500 block of N.E. Gordon Street in the Little Russia neighborhood on the city’s north side.

The homicide was reported around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday after Topeka Fire Department crews responded to what initially was listed as a “medical call” at a residence in the 500 block of N.E. Gordon Street.

Man, 58, identified as Topeka’s 16th homicide victim of 2024

2024-65037 Homicide - Keith
August 18, 2024

The Topeka Police Department is now investigating this incident as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Malik J. Keith, 26, of Topeka. This is Topeka’s 12th homicide of 2024.

According to a press release from TPD, on Sunday, Aug. 18, just after 4:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Southeast Fremont on a report of gunshots.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Former All-City basketball player Malik Keith, 26, fatally shot in southeast Topeka

2024- 39505 Homicide- Balocca
May 24, 2024

A Topeka man was identified in the NW U.S. 24 Highway homicide in Topeka, Kan.

According to the Topeka Police Department, the deceased has been identified as Charles Balocca, 61, of Topeka.

Topeka Police Department released that around 11 a.m. on Friday, May, 24, officers were notified of a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of NW U.S. 24 Highway.

Topeka man identified in NW U.S. 24 Highway homicide in Topeka

2023- 88115 Homicide - Praylow
October 20, 2023

35-year-old Trevon Praylow has been identified as the victim in a shooting that happened around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.

Topeka Police responded to a shooting in the 1605 SW Fillmore St.

Upon arrival, they located two adults suffering from gunshot wounds, one was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Homicide victim identified in overnight shooting

2023- 86096 Homicide- Calhoun
October 13, 2023

One person has now died after being dropped off at Stormont Vail Hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound.

The person was dropped off at 1:29 a.m., and medical personnel at the hospital pronounced them deceased. TPD has identified the victim as 17-year-old Damayah R. Calhoun, of Topeka.

TPD Watch Commander says its investigation has led them to a possible crime scene in the 600 block of SE Lawrence St. The scene was blocked off with crime scene tape and evidence markers in the front yard of a home in the area.

Topeka’s 29th homicide victim identified as teenager

2023-2100 Homicide- Carter
January 10, 2023

Shawn A Carter was found suffering a gunshot wound and was pronounced Deceased in the 1300 Blk Madison
Police identify Shawn A. Carter, 45, of Topeka, as victim of city's latest homicide

2022-79398 Homicide- Gaylord Jr.
September 30, 2022

On Friday, September 30, 2022, Officers with the Topeka Police Department responded to the address of 1621 SW 37th Terr. to the Meadowlark apartments in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS in regards to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located Keith Gaylord Jr. (b/m, 07-29-1999) lying in the parking lot, in front of the east door to the building of 1617 SW 37th Terr. Gaylord was found to have multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Responding Officers found the glass entry door on the north side of 1621 SW 37th Terr. to be shattered. Officers also located multiple spent shell casings in the entryway of that door. The two buildings, 1617 SW 37th Terr. and 1621 SW 37th Terr. are next to each other within the same apartment complex.

Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or visit www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com.

Tips can also be reported via the P3 tips app on your mobile device.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential.

2022-3440 Homicide- Mack Daniel Lee
January 14, 2022

Topeka police on 1-14-22 were called to 608 Lincoln #1 to check the welfare of Mack Lee age 39. Officers found Lee had been the victim of a homicide.

Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or visit www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com.

Tips can also be reported via the P3 tips app on your mobile device.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential.

2021-12550 Homicide- Stringfield
February 15, 2021

On 02/15/2021 at approximately 23:48 hours, Topeka Police Officers were dispatched to 3723 SW Plaza Dr in reference gunshots. Topeka Police Officers located Michael Stringfield who was suffering from apparent gunshot wound. Michael was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or visit www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com. Tips can also be reported via the P3 tips app on your mobile device.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential.

2020-57250 Homicide- Holford, Andrews
July 14, 2020

On July 14, 2020 shortly after 1:45 a.m., officers with the Topeka Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of SW 5th St. on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two deceased victims inside a residence with apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were later identified as Crystal D. Andrews, 37 of Topeka and Mercedes M. Holford, 13 of Topeka.

Topeka Police later released pictures of a person of interest in the homicide. Police are still seeking information about the person of interest and have released an additional video clip.

Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the double homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or visit www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com. Tips can also be reported via the P3 tips app on your mobile device.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential.

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