Joaquin Aj McKinney, age 16

Lost to gun violence on July 25, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• https://www.ksnt.com/news/1st-degree-murder-charges-filed-against-topeka-teens-in-connection-with-drive-by-shooting/
• The Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka police attempting to locate another person in connection with Hi-Crest shooting
• Teen connected to deadly shooting turns himself in to police
• The Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka police want to talk to teenager about drive-by killing
• 16-year-old dies in southeast Topeka shooting
• https://www.ksnt.com/news/topeka-police-respond-to-drive-by-shooting-in-se-topeka/
• The Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka teen dead after drive-by shooting Thursday in Hi-Crest
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Topeka, KS - May 16, 2026
• Topeka, KS - April 14, 2026
• Topeka, KS - April 13, 2026
• Topeka, KS - January 3, 2026
• Topeka, KS - December 19, 2025