Sep 21, 2021

Police ID suspect in Kan. shooting, ask for help to find him

Posted Sep 21, 2021 4:50 PM
Photo Topeka Police
Photo Topeka Police

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Sept. 1, shooting and after asking for the public help have identified a suspect as Adofo-Julius J. Smith, 19 of Topeka. 

He is a person of interest in the shooting that occurred on September 1 in the 1300 block of SW Huntoon Street in Topeka. Just after 7:30p.m. that day, officers arrived at the scene and found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy WIBW TV

TPD is asking for the public’s help in locating Smith. If you see Smith, call 911 immediately. Anonymous tips regarding Smith’s whereabouts can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime

Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and asking the public for help to identify suspect.

Just after 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, police  were dispatched to the 1300 Block of SW Huntoon Street in Topeka in reference to a shooting, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.

Officers arrived and found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police are attempting to identify the suspects as seen on security cameras.  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 785-368-9551 or email [email protected].