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UPDATE: 20-year-old dead following afternoon shooting in Topeka

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim.

Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 Block of SW Taylor in Topeka in the west alley in reference to several gunshots being heard and a man down in the alley, according to Lt. Robert Simmons.

Officers located the man identified  as 20-year-old Gianni Sabastian Noriega of Topeka, with several apparent gunshot wounds and he was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Police are looking for a white passenger car believed to be involved in the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.

Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 Block of SW Taylor in Topeka in the west alley in reference to several gunshots being heard and a man down in the alley, according to Lt. Robert Simmons.

Officers located the man with several apparent gunshot wounds and he was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Police did not release the victim’s name and have not reported an arrest.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police

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