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A Shawnee County judge sentenced 28-year-old Kavshun Boykin to life in prison on Oct. 16 for his part in the deadly shooting of Cody Cooper last year. The judge also sentenced him to additional time of 170 months, or 14 years, for two other charges
Boykin must serve 653 months, or around 54 years, in prison before he is eligible for parole. A Shawnee County jury found Boykin guilty during a trial earlier this year.
- Murder in the first degree – life in prison.
- Aggravated burglary – 162 months.
- Criminal possession of a weapon – eight months.
Topeka police responded to calls about gunshots around 8:05 a.m. on April 19, 2024 at an apartment complex in the 3700 block of Southwest Park Court. Officers and first responders arriving at the scene found one man, identified as Cooper, who was declared dead by medical personnel.
Police made three arrests in the aftermath of the shooting: 25-year-old Michael D. Allen, 26-year-old Lolita L. Bradford and Boykin. Both Bradford and Allen were sentenced on Sept. 8, 2025 for their roles in Cooper’s death.
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