TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police in Topeka have identified the person killed in a recent house fire that was ruled a homicide by investigators. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said in a press release on Nov. 12 that police have identified the victim as David S. Blevens, 46, of Topeka. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Topeka firefighters were called around 6 p.m. on Oct. 6 for a house on fire in central Topeka in the 1600 block of Southwest Buchanan Street. One person was confirmed dead in the fire. Witnesses recounted the fire to 27 News afterwards, describing hearing a series of loud "booms" coming from the area. Police later ruled the fire a homicide. No arrests have been made yet in connection to Blevens' death. Topeka man found guilty of first degree murder in 2023 killing For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf