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Brian Wright

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of a summer Friday, the life of 23-year-old Brian M. Wright Jr. was cut short by gunfire in Topeka, Kansas. On June 21, 2024, in what police have described as a gang-related incident, Wright was fatally shot in the 3100 block of SW Westover Road. A woman was also injured during the violent encounter that shattered the peace of the southwest Topeka neighborhood.

The investigation into Wright's death quickly led law enforcement to identify persons of interest. One individ ...Read More
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  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: Victim of southwest Topeka homicide identified as Brian M. Wright Jr., 23, of Topeka
  • KSNT 27 News: Man killed, woman hurt in Topeka shooting
    • Victim Details

    Brian M. Wright Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Topeka

    KS

    2024-06-21

    23

    Brian

    Wright

    11/07/2025

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