KS Teen Joaquin AJ McKinney ID’d As Victim In Fatal Thursday Afternoon Topeka Shooting

TOPEKA, KS. (THECOUNT) — Joaquin Aj McKinney, of Topeka, Kansas, has been identified as the victim fatally shot in southeast Topeka Thursday afternoon, according to reports.

McKinney, 16, was found suffering from at least one gunshot injury near SE 37th St. and Pennsylvania Ave, in Topeka on Thursday around 4 p.m.

McKinney was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Police have not released many details about a potential suspect. Witnesses did tell them that the shooter fled the scene in a blue sedan, reports WIBW.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is strongly encouraged to contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at (785) 368-9400 or Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at (785) 234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128.

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