Jun 26, 2024

Police ID 43-year-old Kansas homicide victim

Posted Jun 26, 2024 11:00 AM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement investigating another deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as Steven R. Warden, 43, of Topeka,  according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

Just after 9:30p.m. Monday, police responded to the area of 13th and Western Avenue in Topeka.

First responders located Warden suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police released no suspect information or reported an arrest.

This is the eighth homicide of 2024 in Topeka.