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Police: Man in critical condition, NE Kansas suspect in custody

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have suspect in custody.

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

Just before 2a.m., police responded to a shooting at an address in the 900 Block of SW Fairlawn in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.

The male victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police also located the suspect, Kiren Lashawn Green 27, of Topeka.

Green was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police Dept. Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

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