South Topeka deadly shooting victim identified

16 May 2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement has identified the victim of a recent shooting in a South Topeka neighborhood.

Edward Stanley with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said the victim is Brandon M. Drew, 39, of Topeka. He died at a local hospital as the result of a gunshot wound on Monday.

The TPD responded to a report of a shooting around 2 p.m. on May 15 in the 3500 block of Southwest Kerry Ave. Upon arrival, they found a man, later identified as Drew, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you can reach out to police via email at [email protected] or by calling 785-368-9400. You can also make an anonymous tip to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

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