By Associated Press - Thursday, July 6, 2017

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old from Topeka after a fatal shooting last month in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.

Shawnee County District Attorney Michael Kagay said Thursday the suspect has been charged as a juvenile with first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.

KSNT reports (https://bit.ly/2sRFQul ) that Kagay is seeking authorization to prosecute the suspect as an adult.



The suspect is charged in the death of 18-year-old Justice Mitchell on June 26 in west Topeka.

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Information from: KSNT-TV.

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