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James Epps Jr.

Death by Force
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In the late summer of 2021, a burst of violence cut short the life of James Epps Jr., a 37-year-old man, in Topeka, Kansas. On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 24th, just before 2 p.m., police were called to the Travelers Inn at 3846 SW Topeka Blvd. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Epps with life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of American Medical Response personnel, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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  • KSNT News: Deadly Topeka motel shooting sees charges filed against 1 man
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: James Epps Jr. fatally shot at southwest Topeka motel. Man, 19, arrested on murder count
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    Victim Details

    James Epps Jr.

    Male

    Topeka

    KS

    2021-08-24

    37

    James

    Epps Jr.

    11/07/2025

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