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Joheem Meredith

Case from Topeka, KS dated May 12, 2020

Victim Details

Joheem Meredith

Male

Black / African American

Topeka

KS

2020-05-12

18

Joheem

Meredith

06/23/2026

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On the evening of May 12, 2020, a young Black/African American man named Joheem Meredith, aged 18, was fatally shot in Topeka, Kansas. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the White Lakes Plaza Apartments. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., Meredith was transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. At the time of his death, Meredith was a senior at Topeka West High School, and his passing marked the city's ninth homicide of the year.

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  • Topeka West Senior killed in Tuesday night shooting
  • KSNT News: Topeka police investigating shooting after victim arrives at hospital with gunshot wounds
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