DOUGLAS COUNTY —A Kansas man has been convicted in the 2023 shooting death of man in Lawrence.
Last week, Maliqe Crenshaw, 23, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter for the death of Cameron Renner, according to Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez.
Just after 1a.m. June 3, 2023 police responded to the 2400 block of Cedarwood Avenue in Lawrence after multiple residents reported hearing gunfire. A short time later, a man later identified as Renner was dropped off at LMH Health with multiple gunshot wounds, and was soon pronounced deceased.
Investigators were eventually able to identify Renner with the public’s assistance. After a months-long investigation, police were able to tie forensic evidence to Crenshaw, leading to his arrest.
In November, police took Crenshaw into custody during a car stop by members of the Lawrence Police tactical team in the 2200 block of Louisiana Street in Lawrence, according to a social media report from police.
“A senseless encounter claimed the life of a young man and endangered the safety of many others,” District Attorney Valdez said. “We are committed to holding perpetrators accountable to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.”