Topeka has reported its first homicide of the year after a fatal shooting left one person dead. The incident occurred on [date] in the [location] area, prompting a swift response from the Topeka Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as a 51-year-old individual, whose name has not yet been released pending family notification. Police arrested 29-year-old Devin M. Miller in connection with the homicide. According to booking records from the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, Miller was booked on February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM and charged with first-degree murder (intentional and premeditated) and aggravated battery (knowingly using a weapon to cause great bodily harm, disfigurement, or death). His bond was set at $1,000,000.
Law enforcement officials have not yet provided details on a possible motive, but an investigation is ongoing. Residents in the area reported hearing gunshots, and some expressed concerns about escalating violence in the community.
This marks the first recorded homicide in Topeka for 2025, setting a grim tone for the new year. City officials and community leaders continue to emphasize the need for crime prevention efforts and community engagement to curb violent crime.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (785) 234-0007.
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