Sherman Coleman Jr, 33, was fatally shot on the evening of Monday, April 17, 2023, in the 2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka. First responders found him with life-threatening injuries; he was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Coleman was described by those who knew him as a generous person who would have given the shirt off his back to help someone.

The Topeka Police Department opened an investigation and identified a person of interest in the days after the shooting. Christopher L. Brown was arrested in connection with Coleman's death.

If anyone knew Sherman, was in the area that evening, or has information about what happened, please share what you know.