Apr 17, 2026

Search continues for Kansas suspect in fatal shooting

Posted Apr 17, 2026 12:30 PM
View of the neighborhood where the shooting occurred -photo courtesy WIBW TV
View of the neighborhood where the shooting occurred -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka continue the search for the suspect in the death of 22-year-old Devin David-Lee Hoadley of Topeka, according to a statement from police.

Just after 1 p.m. Monday, police responded to an assault shooting call in the 200 block of SE 29th Street, according to a media release. First responders learned of a man later identified as Hoadley who received a gunshot wound. American Medical Response transported him  to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He later died.  

Smith as shown in photos from 2023, 2024 and 2026
Smith as shown in photos from 2023, 2024 and 2026

The Topeka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in the case identified as 20-year-old Tayvian Smith.

If you have any information regarding this person of interest, please contact TPD Detective  Riggin at 785-368-9503 or contact Crime Stoppers at the information shown below.