Topeka man identified in sixth murder of year

TOPEKA (KSNT)– A Topeka man has been identified as the victim of a shooting Friday morning, May 24, in the 100 block of NW US 24 Highway.

According to a news release from the Topeka Police Department, 61-year-old Charles Balocca of Topeka was identified as the deceased.

Just before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, TPD was notified that a person suffered gunshot wounds. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Balocca and medical personnel determined him to be dead.

The investigation is ongoing and is the sixth murder investigation in Topeka this year.