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Victor Carlton

Case from Topeka, KS dated Oct 10, 2023

Victim Details

Victor Carlton

Male

White / Caucasian

Topeka

KS

2023-10-10

17

Victor

Carlton

Yes

06/23/2026

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In the autumn of 2023, the life of a promising young man, Victor N. "Cricket" Carlton, a 17-year-old White male, was tragically cut short. On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas, Victor was fatally shot at a residence in the southeastern part of the city and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a student at Topeka West High School, known for his love of martial arts, wrestling, and reading everything from Sherlock Holmes to mythology. He was a member of the Topeka Blue Thunder wrest ...
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  • https://www.wibw.com: Topeka Police Chief comments on recent string of murders in Topeka
  • KSNT 27 News: Topeka residents make memorial for Victor Carlton
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    I can't believe we've lost another young soul to such senseless violence. Reading about Victor "Cric... ...Read More
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    I wanted to share my thoughts on the profound impact Victor's passing has had on the Topeka communit... ...Read More
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