SHAWNEE COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating a suspect in response to a recent rash of shootings in Topeka with gang and illegal drug connections.

On Tuesday evening, police executed a search warrant in the 3500 Block of Southwest Cambridge. Information was developed that brought to light a criminal conspiracy to commit a retaliation shooting, according to a media release.

Police arrested Tyron R. Michael, 18, Topeka, on requested charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and aiding a felon.

The arrest was made as part of police and various state and federal agencies to address recent incidents in the Capitol City as part of the Violent Crime Initiative.