May 19, 2026

Police ID 30-year-old Kansas man who died in gunfight

Posted May 19, 2026 4:30 PM

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a deadly gunfight in Topeka have idenfied the victim as Thomas J. Brown, 30, of Topeka, according to Topeka Police LT. Kerry Connell.

Just after 12:30a.m. Saturday, police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka.  First responders a victim later identified as Brown who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A second subject was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Police have not released details on what led up to the shooting or reported an arrest.