Jan 07, 2026

Police: Kansas woman wounded in shooting died of her injuries

Posted Jan 07, 2026 10:00 AM
Photo courtesy WIBW TV
Photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka.

Just after 2p.m. January 3, police responded to the 800 block of SW Tyler for a possible shooting. EMS transported one victim identified as 43-year-old Stella M. Mahkuk of Topeka to an area hospital for treatment of potentially life-threatening injuries.  On Tuesday police reported she died of her injuries.

Police have not reported an arrest of any additional details.