SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting near the Washburn University campus early Sunday and have suspect in custody.
After turning himself in to police in Lawrence, Zachary Buck-Schrag, 21, was transported Monday evening to the Department of Corrections in Topeka. He is being held on charges of Felony Murder, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the area of 22nd Park and Mulvane near the Washburn University campus in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Officers found a passenger car in the tree line. The driver identified as Travis Larsen, 37 , Topeka, was dead.
Buck-Schrag has a previous conviction for flee/attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have suspect in custody.
Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the area of 22nd Park and Mulvane near the Washburn University campus in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Officers found a passenger car in the tree line. The driver identified as Travis Larsen, 37 , Topeka, was dead.
Police say someone was seen running from the scene onto the Washburn University campus. The school issued an alert asking students to shelter in place but lifted it when the suspect couldn’t be found on campus.
On Monday police asked for help to locate a person of interest in the case, according to Lt. Colleen Stuart. Zachary Buck-Schrag, 21, turned himself into police in Lawrence on Monday afternoon.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call DET Lance Green at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting, have identified a woman shown in security camera images and are asking for help to locate a person interest.
Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the area of 22nd Park and Mulvane near the Washburn University campus in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Officers found a passenger car in the tree line. The driver identified as Travis Larsen, 37 , Topeka, was dead.
Police say someone was seen running from the scene onto the Washburn University campus. The school issued an alert asking students to shelter in place but lifted it when the suspect couldn’t be found on campus.
Police now want to find a person of interest in the case, according to Lt. Colleen Stuart. Zachary Buck-Schrag, 21, is described as a white male, 5-foot-11, and weights 170 pounds.
Schrag is considered armed and dangerous. Police advised if you see him do not approach him but call 911
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call DET Lance Green at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have asked for help to identify a woman shown in security camera images.
Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the area of 22nd Park and Mulvane near the Washburn University campus in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Officers found a passenger car in the tree line with the driver deceased.
Late Sunday morning, police requested the public’s help in identifying a woman seen in security camera images. She is believed to have been in the SUV which is parked at the gas pumps in the photo.
Police did not indicate how she might be connected to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this attempt to identify is encouraged to call The Topeka Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau at 785-368-9400
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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.
Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police officers responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the area of 22nd Park and Mulvane near the Washburn University campus in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Officers found a passenger car in the tree line with the driver deceased.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Topeka Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.