TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is being charged as an adult in connection to a homicide that took place in October 2023. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay has filed adult charges against Reginald Mortez Rucker-Plakio for his alleged connection to the homicide of Ra'Juan Spicer on Oct. 11 , 2023. On Wednesday, April 2, Kagay announced Rucker-Plakio is now formally charged, as an adult with the following seven crimes: (1) Murder in the First Degree (Premeditation) - Off-Grid Felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - Level 8 Felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - Level 8 Felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - Level 8 Felony. Interference with Law Enforcement, Official Duty - Level 9 Felony. Unlawful Use of A Communication Facility - Level 8 Felony. Distribute or Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana Less than 25 grams - Level 4 Drug Felony. On Oct. 11, 2023, the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to the 1200 block of Southwest Clay Street on reports of a shooting. Officers got to the scene and located a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. TPD later identified the deceased as Spicer. On Nov. 21, 2023, officers found a suspect, Rucker-Plakio, of Topeka; he was 17 at the time of this arrest. Police arrested him on criminal charges related to the homicide. 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. ...read more read less