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Brandon Drew

Case from Topeka, KS dated May 15, 2023

Victim Details

Brandon M. Drew

Male

Black / African American

Topeka

KS

2023-05-15

39

Brandon

Drew

07/01/2026

Case Description

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On a Monday afternoon in Topeka, Kansas, the life of 39-year-old Brandon M. Drew, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On May 15, 2023, just after 2 p.m., police responded to a call of a shooting in the 3500 block of SW Kerry Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders discovered Drew with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries later that day.

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  • KSNT 27 News: South Topeka deadly shooting victim identified
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    I came across an interesting detail about Brandon's involvement with the local animal shelter, and I... ...Read More
    01/30/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the community gathering they held for Brandon last week. It was incredib... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
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    I've been following the discussions about Brandon M. Drew's tragic passing, and I wa... ...Read More
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