SHAWNEE COUNTY—Four people were injured in series of violent crimes in Topeka.
Just after noon on Wednesday, police responded to a reported stabbing in the 1600 block of SW Fillmore Street in Topeka, according to a media release from police. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained injuries.
American Medical Response transported both to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Later Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 600 block of SW 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers located an individual who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. American Medical Response transported that individual to a local hospital for treatment.
A short time later, officers then responded to a reported aggravated battery in the 100 block of NW Fillmore Street at Ward-Meade Park. Upon arrival, officers located an
individual who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital for treatment.
The same suspect has been detained for all these incidents. Police said there was know known threat to the public. Police did report an arrest.