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Xavion Edward Phannix

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of June 29, 2023, a shooting in Topeka, Kansas, claimed the life of 20-year-old Xavion Edward Phannix, a Black / African American male. The incident, which also left two other individuals with gunshot wounds, marked a grim milestone as the city's 19th homicide of the year, surpassing the total for the entire previous year.

Topeka police were dispatched to the 2600 block of S.E. Gilmore Court at approximately 12:14 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their ...Read More
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  • KSNT 27 News: Three shot, one dead in early morning shooting
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    Victim Details

    Xavion Edward Phannix

    Male

    Black / African American

    Topeka

    KS

    2023-06-29

    20

    Xavion

    Edward Phannix

    11/07/2025

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    This case involving Xavion E. Phannix really struck me, especially since it's been months and no arr... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I wanted to highlight something that really bothers me about the Topeka case involv... ...Read More
    06/22/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how the investigation into Xavion Phannix's death still hasn't led to an... ...Read More
    10/25/2023
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