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Police ID victim, arrest NE Kansas man for alleged murder

TOPEKA – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Foster -photo Shawnee Co.

Just after 6 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of NE Madison in Topeka after report of a shooting, according to Police Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

A male victim identified as 35-year-old David William Payne of Topeka was transported to a local hospital with life threating injuries, where he died.

Police arrested Tony Lee Foster, 32, Topeka, and booked him on requested charges of second-degree murder, according to Lt. Jennifer Cross.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Topeka Police.

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