May 04, 2020

Police ID persons of interest in Kan. homicide investigation

Posted May 04, 2020 9:00 PM
25-year-old Michael D. Flores of Topeka -photo Topeka PD 
25-year-old Michael D. Flores of Topeka -photo Topeka PD 

TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday evening and asking the public for help to locate two persons-of-interest.

Just after 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple calls about a possible shooting in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

22-year-old Vincent D. Gonzalez-Rook of Topeka -photo Topeka PD
22-year-old Vincent D. Gonzalez-Rook of Topeka -photo Topeka PD

At the scene officers located an adult male victim identified as  Joseph Hill, 26, of Topeka outside a residence in the area suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police  asked community members in the area to review their home security camera footage and are attempting to locate two persons of interest in the homicide.

Police say, if you see Flores or Gonzalez-Rook, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. Call 911 immediately. To report past sightings, please email [email protected] or call the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128.