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Dustin Michael Clayton

Case from Topeka, KS dated Apr 22, 2022

Victim Details

Dustin Michael Clayton

Male

White / Caucasian

Topeka

KS

2022-04-22

35

Dustin

Michael Clayton

07/13/2026

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Dustin Michael Clayton, a 35-year-old Caucasian male, passed away on the night of Friday, April 22, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas. Just after 11:00 p.m., police were called to the 500 block of SW Lane Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, first responders discovered Clayton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation into Clayton's death continued for two weeks, culminating in the arrest of 19-year-old Kayden Smith of Topeka. ...
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  • Obituary for Dustin Michael Clayton at Davidson Funeral Home
  • https://www.wibw.com: Services set for Topeka man killed in unsolved homicide
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