TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police report four people are hurt, with some hospitalized, following a series of attacks in central Topeka Wednesday.
Personnel with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said during a press conference that officers received reports of a stabbing shortly before 12:10 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the 1600 block of Southwest Fillmore Street. Officers arriving at the scene found two stabbing victims who were taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Photo of crime scene near SW 16th Street and SW Fillmore Street. (Photo By: Grace Gaume)
Photo of crime scene near SW 16th Street and SW Fillmore Street. (Photo By: Grace Gaume)
Photo of crime scene near SW 16th Street and SW Fillmore Street. (Photo By: Grace Gaume)
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City of Topeka spokeswoman Kimberly Qualls said in an update that police responded to another stabbing just before 1 p.m. in the 600 block of Southwest Third Street. Officers arriving in the area found one person who was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Crime scene at 600 block of Southwest Third Street. (Photo By: Lexy Urban)
Crime scene at 600 block of Southwest Third Street. (Photo By: Lexy Urban)
Qualls said officers then responded to a third incident, a reported aggravated battery, just before 1:10 p.m. in the 100 block of Northwest Fillmore Street at Ward-Meade Park. Police arriving at the scene found a person suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. This individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment via private vehicle.
Police detained one person and believe the same individual is responsible for all three incidents. Qualls said there is no threat to the public at this time, but the investigation into the situation is ongoing.
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Police are asking for local homeowners with cameras set up to reach out to the TPD. People who have information regarding this situation can contact police by sending an email to telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Shawnee County Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007.
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