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Matthew Lowry

Case from Topeka, KS dated Apr 23, 2017

Victim Details

Matthew R. Lowry

Male

White / Caucasian

Topeka

KS

2017-04-23

29

Matthew

Lowry

07/01/2026

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Matthew Lowry, a 29-year-old White/Caucasian male, was fatally shot on April 23, 2017, in Topeka, Kansas. At the time of his death, Lowry was a student at Washburn Tech, studying automotive technology. He had a passion for working on his truck, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

On that Sunday evening, Lowry was with a friend when they were confronted by two men on bicycles. The encounter escalated, and shots were fired at Lowry and his friend. Both men were struck by ...
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  • KSNT News: Victim identified in early morning Central Topeka shooting
  • One man killed early Sunday in central Topeka shooting

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