Topeka police shoot alleged robbery suspect in self-defense

Matthew Self

April 20, 2024 at 5:08 PM·2 min read

Topeka police shoot alleged robbery suspect in self-defense

TOPEKA (KSNT) – We now know the suspect’s name in the April 20 officer involved shooting.

According to a press release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 34 year-old Terrell D. Hayes-Osby of Topeka is in serious condition but expected to survive. He was taken to an area hospital after the central Topeka shooting.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release that around 2 p.m. on April 20, officers were called to a reported armed robbery in the 2700 block of SE California Avenue. Initial reports were that a vehicle was being driven erratically by the alleged robbery suspect.

TPD spokeswoman Rosie Nichols says officers received tips about the suspect and were sent to an area in central Topeka. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect who ran away.

At 3:30 p.m., TPD in the 500 block of SW 16th Street were allegedly fired at by the suspect, prompting officers to return fire in self-defense. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening wounds. No TPD officers or other people were injured in this incident.

(Photo Courtesy/Tim Schoepflin)
(Photo Courtesy/Tim Schoepflin)
(Photo Courtesy/Tim Schoepflin)

Nichols says the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is taking the lead with this incident. All TPD officers involved with the shooting have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

Police identify 22-year-old man as victim of deadly Topeka shooting

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to send an email to telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. You can make anonymous tips by contacting Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.

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