SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting and have a suspect in custody.
Just before 7p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to the Relax Inn in the 3800 Block SW Topeka Blvd. after the Shawnee County Emergency Communication Center received a call for service involving a shooting that had just occurred, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith.
Upon arrival, responding officers located an individual who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. An ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Michael Raines of Topeka, was identified as suspect. On Sunday, police reported they had taken him into custody.
Raines is being held on a $150,000 bond on requested charges of Aggravated battery, Aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, Felony obstruction and Criminal use of a weapon