SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a homicide in Topeka and have made an arrest.
have identified the victim as 47-year-old Michael Sanchez, according to Topeka Police Lieutenant Ronnie Connell.
Just before 9a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 block of SW Western in Topeka on a report of an individual down, according to Police Lt. Matt Danielson.
First responders located 47-year-old Michael Sanchez suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old Caleb Horton of Topeka was taken to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges: Murder in the 1 st Degree, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.