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Matthew Lamont Gladney

Case from Topeka, KS dated Dec 26, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew Lamont Gladney

Male

Black / African American

Topeka

KS

2016-12-26

28

Matthew

Lamont Gladney

07/02/2026

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In the closing days of 2016, a life was abruptly cut short in Topeka, Kansas. Matthew Lamont Gladney, a 28-year-old Black / African American man, was fatally shot on the night of December 26th. Just before midnight, the sound of gunfire pierced the quiet of the 500 block of SW Clay Street, prompting calls to the Topeka Police Department. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Gladney suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fat ...
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  • TPD: Argument preceded Monday's homicide; Police don't expect any arrests
  • No arrests anticipated in Topeka's 22nd homicide of the year
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