On the night of January 16, 2015, 49-year-old James M. Reeder Jr. was found fatally shot at a residence in the 4000 block of SW 34th Street in Topeka, Kansas. Police were dispatched about 9:34 p.m. and discovered Reeder deceased at the scene.

Authorities took one person into custody that night, identified as Michael Reeder, the victim’s brother. Neighbors told reporters they had heard the two brothers were involved in the confrontation that ended in the shooting. The Topeka Police Department investigated the incident as a homicide.

Later, the Shawnee County District Attorney announced that no charges would be filed against Michael Reeder in connection with James’s death. James M. Reeder Jr. was the son of James M. Reeder Sr. and Carol A. Reeder; his services were held privately and cremation was planned.

If anyone knew James or has information about what happened that evening, please share what you know.