Oct 10, 2022

Police: Kansas man accused of intentional, premeditated murder

Posted Oct 10, 2022 11:21 AM
Burton-photo Shawnee County
Burton-photo Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 11:30a.m. Saturday, police responded to the 200 BLK of NW Knox Avenue in Topeka for a medical emergency, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.

EMS transported one individual to a local area hospital with life threatening injures and was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives were notified in regards to a suspicious death. As a result of the investigation, police arrested 25-year-old Elisha Burton of Topeka on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated.