On June 24, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the Topeka Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Southwest 13th Street and Western Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered 43-year-old Steven Ray Warden suffering from a gunshot wound. Tragically, Mr. Warden was pronounced dead at the scene.
The following day, authorities identified Mr. Warden as the victim of this homicide. The incident marked the eighth homicide in Topeka for the year 202
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