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Richard Eloy Hernandez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer day in Topeka, Kansas, the life of Richard Eloy Hernandez, a 47-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically cut short. On July 13, 2024, Hernandez, known to his friends and family as "Rico," was fatally shot in the city. The incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Following the initial arrests, one person was subsequently released.

The investigation progressed, and the Shawnee County District Attorney's Office brought f ...Read More
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  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: 2 arrested, then 1 released after Topeka shooting death of Richard Hernandez, 47
  • https://www.ksnt.com/news/police-identify-north-topeka-shooting-victim/
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    Victim Details

    Richard Eloy Hernandez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Topeka

    KS

    2024-07-13

    47

    Richard

    Eloy Hernandez

    Yes

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi all,
    I've been following Rico's case and wanted to spotlight something that really hits home f... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
    Hey everyone,
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    08/19/2024
    I keep thinking about the artistic side of Rico and how it's often overlooked in discussions about t... ...Read More
    08/03/2024
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