SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home-invasion aggravated burglary and aggravated battery and  have a suspect in custody.

On Sunday, police responded to report of a disturbance at a residence in the 100 Block of NE 24 Highway in Topeka, according to a media release. Upon arrival, police found a man identified as Allen Wichmann, 66, with life threatening injuries from a home invasion. Emergency Crews transported the him to a local hospital.

Just after 1:30 a.m. Monday, following a standoff at a residence in the 100 Block of NW Van Buren that lasted several hours, police arrested Howard Dale Burchfiel, 31, Topeka, for aggravated battery and burglary.

Police released no additional details early Monday

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SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home-invasion and searching for a suspect.

On Sunday, police responded to report of a disturbance at a residence in the 100 Block of NE 24 Highway in Topeka, according to a media release. Upon arrival, police found a man with life threatening injuries from a home invasion.

Emergency Crews transported the victim to a local hospital.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact Topeka Police.