On May 24, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Topeka police responded to reports of an individual suffering from gunshot wounds in the 100 block of NW US 24 Highway. Upon arrival, officers discovered 61-year-old Charles Balocca, who was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. This incident marked the city's sixth homicide investigation of the year.
The Topeka Police Department initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Balocca's death. As of the latest
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