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Two charged with Topeka double shooting incident

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County District Attorney’s office announced that it has formally charged two Topeka men with crimes related to a double shooting that happened in East Topeka.

On July 24, the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to reports of a crash in the area of Southeast 6th and Southeast California Avenue. Police were also called for an alleged shooting that happened nearby.

Police said one person was in critical but stable condition. The second sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

On July 25, the TPD arrested a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old for the shooting incident related to the crash response.

According to the District Attorney’s office, the 20-year-old was charged with:

  • Criminal Discharge of a Firearm at an Occupied Vehicle (resulting in great bodily harm)- Level 3 Felony
  • Aggravated Battery (knowingly great bodily harm)- Level 4 Felony
  • Aggravated Battery;(knowingly cause bodily harm with a deadly weapon or in a manner whereby great bodily harm can be inflicted) –Level 7 Felony

The 20-year-old was issued a $250,000 bond and was in custody at the time of the announcement.

The 19-year-old was formally charged with:

  • Criminal Discharge of a Firearm at an Occupied Vehicle (resulting in great bodily harm)- Level 3 Felony
  • Aggravated Battery (knowingly great bodily harm)- Level 4 Felony
  • Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness (attending or giving testimony at trial) –Level 6 Felony
  • Aggravated Battery;(knowingly cause bodily harm with a deadly weapon or in a manner whereby great bodily harm can be inflicted) –Level 7 Felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon- Level 8 Felony

The 19-year-old was in custody at the time of the announcement and has other unresolved criminal cases in Shawnee County District Court. His bond is pending his next court appearance.

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