Murder suspect, officer injured in downtown Topeka shootout

A man suspected of murder and a police officer were injured during a mid-morning shootout Thursday in downtown Topeka after the suspect led officers on a chase through Kansas’ capital city, firing at them as he drove.

October 2, 2022Updated: October 2, 2022

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