Feb 01, 2023

Police ID man who died in shooting at Kansas home

Posted Feb 01, 2023 10:30 PM
First responders at the scene on Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV
First responders at the scene on Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide at a home in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 900 block of SE 34th Street in Topeka, according to spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

First responders located a man later identified as 40-year-old Michael R. Comp suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting.

American Medical Response (AMR) and the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to the scene. A short time later, and Comp was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene.

Rayton-photo Shawnee County
Rayton-photo Shawnee County

Late Tuesday night, police reported the arrest of  47-year-old Wesley Tyrone Rayton of Topeka. He is being held on requested charges of first degree murder, aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a deadly weapon, according to Lt. Michael Hren.

This incident is being investigated as an isolated event, and is not believed to be connected to prior homicide investigations.