Apr 14, 2024

Police capture suspect wanted for fatal shooting at Kan. food plant

Posted Apr 14, 2024 11:00 AM
Holmes-photo Shawnee Co.
Holmes-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —The search for a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at Reser's Fine Foods 3167 SE 10th Street in Topeka on Thursday is over.

According to online jail records, 65-year-0ld Eddie Holmes of Topeka is in custody on requested charges of 2nd Degree Murder and Criminal poss of weapon by felon, in connection with the shooting death of 39-year-old Reginald D. Previtte, 39, of Topeka. Police have not reported the circumstances surrounding Holmes' arrest.

photo courtesy WIBW TV
photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported shooting at the plant, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

First responders found Previtte suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the deadly shooting at Reser's Fine Foods, 3167 SE 10th Street in Topeka on Thursday are searching for a suspect.

Police are attempting to locate Eddie Holmes, 65, of Topeka, in reference the shooting death of 39-year-old Reginald D. Previtte, 39, of Topeka, according to Topeka Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

Just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported shooting at the plant, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

First responders found Previtte suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

If you have any information related to where Eddie Holmes may be, please contact TPD at [email protected] or submit anonymous tips through Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234- 0007 or online at www.tp3tips.com/128.