TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating the 21st homicide of the year. Just before 11:30 on Thursday, Dec. 13, officers responded to a welfare check call in the 2000 block of Southwest Stone for an individual who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police found an individual who was declared dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Topeka vehicle damage payouts rise for third year in a row Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to email [email protected] or call 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online. For more local 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.