Jul 30, 2020

Update: Police capture wanted Kan. felon for shooting

Posted Jul 30, 2020 12:55 PM
 Shadoan photo Topeka Police
Shadoan photo Topeka Police

SHAWNEE COUNTY — After asking the public for assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation, police have made an arrest.

Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV

On Wednesday, police arrested 35-year-old Michael D. Shadoan in the 1500 block of SE 10th street in Topeka, according to Police Lieutenant John Trimble. 

Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 55-year-old Michael L. Brown of Topeka suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka was a person of interest in the shooting. 

Shadoan is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

He has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation.

Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 55-year-old Michael L. Brown of Topeka suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka is a person of interest in the shooting.  Shadoan has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.

If you see Shadoan, please do not attempt to apprehend him yourself. Call 911 immediately.