Third person arrested in relation to Topeka homicide

7 February 2024

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A third person has been arrested and booked in relation to a deadly shooting.

After an investigation by Topeka Police, Isaiah P. Myers, 29, of Topeka was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following:

Murder in the first degree

Aggravated robbery


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On Feb. 3, Topeka Police arrested two people in connection to a deadly shooting on Thursday, Feb. 1. Tyron Wagner, 33, and Shi Ann Veloria Barnes, 29, were taken to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following charges:

Wagner:

Murder in the first degree

Aggravated robbery

Criminal possession of a Firearm

Possession of Stolen Property

Warrant

Barnes:

Obstructing apprehension of prosecution

Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


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On Thursday, Feb. 1, around 4 a.m., Topeka Police responded a shooting at the 2100 block of SE 12th Street. Officer found one individual suffering from a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene. The person was later identified as Gabriel Martinez-Meraz, 33, of Topeka.

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