On October 11, 2023, at approximately 5:43 p.m., Topeka police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of SW 12th and Clay Street. Upon arrival, first responders discovered 18-year-old Ra’Juan Spicer suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, Spicer was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident marked the 28th homicide in Topeka for the year 2023. Notably, it occurred less than 20 hours after the fatal shooting of 17-year-o
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