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Joaquin Aj McKinney

Case from Topeka, KS dated Jul 25, 2019

Victim Details

Joaquin Aj McKinney

Male

Topeka

KS

2019-07-25

16

Joaquin

Aj McKinney

07/01/2026

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In the summer of 2019, the life of 16-year-old Joaquin Aj McKinney was tragically cut short in a drive-by shooting in Topeka, Kansas. A student at Topeka High, McKinney was known for his passion for creating music and was a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. His death on July 25, 2019, prompted a swift investigation by local law enforcement, leading to the identification and eventual charging of several teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting.
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  • https://www.ksnt.com/news/1st-degree-murder-charges-filed-against-topeka-teens-in-connection-with-drive-by-shooting/
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka police attempting to locate another person in connection with Hi-Crest shooting
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    It's so sad to see another young life lost in our community. I've been following the case closely an... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community impact of AJ McKinney’s death. It’s devastating t... ...Read More
    08/15/2023
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    I've been following the case of Joaquin Aj McKinney, the young teenager from Topeka ... ...Read More
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