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David William Payne

Death by Force
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David William Payne, a 35-year-old Caucasian male, found his life tragically cut short on July 9, 2018, in Topeka, Kansas. On that summer day, officers from the Topeka Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of N.E. Madison Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Payne suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • One man killed, another man arrested in Topeka shooting
  • The Topeka Capital: Man killed in North Topeka shooting
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    Victim Details

    David William Payne

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Topeka

    KS

    2018-07-09

    35

    David

    William Payne

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)

    Tony foster isn't who killed David payne however he is still locked up for it.

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    10/05/2025
    Hi everyone,
    I've been reading about the tragic case of David William Payne, and I'm really curio... ...Read More
    08/24/2023
    I keep thinking about the timeline of events on the day of David Payne's tragic death. It's so hard ... ...Read More
    02/27/2023
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