Devin Hoadley Obituary, Death; Topeka Community Mourns After Fatal Southeast Shooting
Devin Hoadley Obituary, Death; The community of Topeka, Kansas is mourning the tragic and sudden loss of Devin David-Lee Hoadley, 22, who died following a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in southeast Topeka.
According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded around 1:13 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a mobile home park in the 200 block of S.E. 29th Street. When police arrived, they found Hoadley suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Emergency medical crews transported him to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite lifesaving efforts by medical staff, he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have identified a person of interest, 19-year-old Tayvian Smith, who remains at large as of the latest update. Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts or the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
Officials confirmed that Hoadley’s death is the third homicide recorded in Topeka in 2026, adding to growing concern across the community. At this time, investigators have not released a motive, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active review.
As news of the tragedy spreads, family, friends, and residents are left grieving the loss of a young life taken far too soon. Many are remembering Devin Hoadley with deep sorrow, reflecting on the impact he had on those who knew him.
The Topeka community now stands in mourning, offering support and condolences to his loved ones as they face an unimaginable loss while the investigation continues.
