Feb 11, 2025

Kansas man accused in weekend killing

Posted Feb 11, 2025 10:30 AM
Lindsey -photo Shawnee Co.
Lindsey -photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a Saturday homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 1:00 a.m., police responded to a local hospital in reference to a victim, later identified as 29-year-old Chavis Collins, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. A short time later, Collins died of his injuries, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

On Monday night police reported the arrest of 23-year-old Desmond A. Lindsey, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. He is being held on requested charges that include murder in the second degree, criminal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.

This was the city’s 2nd homicide in two days last week.