Michael R. Comp - 01.31.23 (KS)

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We are just now finding information concerning a Tow Truck Driver who was shot on January 31st.

 

Michael "Mike" Robert Comp

February 19, 1982 - January 31, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Comp, 40, of Topeka was taken away suddenly on January 31st, 2023. He was born February 19th, 1982 to Billy & Mary Comp in Topeka. Mike later attended 501 schools.  Mike worked as a tow truck driver in Topeka, and also as a car detailer at Auto Acceptance Center.

 

Mike will be remembered for his love of music and drawing. A self taught mechanic, Mike enjoyed dirtbikes, and fixing cars. He was known as an excellent cook. Above all, Mike will be remembered for being a hardworker with a heart of gold. Family, friends, and strangers recall countless times where Mike would stop to help. Mike was known for his caring spirit, not only helping anyone who needed it, but was a loving father to his two daughters, as well as loving his family and dogs.

 

Preceding Mike in passing are his grandparents and maternal uncles. He is survived by his long time companion of over 23 years, Michelle Pierce of Topeka and their two daughters; Taylor Marie Comp of Topeka, KS & Mariah Renae Comp (Ulises) of Fort Collins, Colorado. Also surviving Mike are his Parents & Sister Mindy Warren (Jake). Mike leaves behind his niece & nephew; Aubrey & Jacob Warren, as well as Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins.

 

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10th, from 5:30-7:30 at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N Kansas Ave, Topeka. Memorial Contributions can be made to the family memorial fund.

 

https://www.davidsonfuneral.com/obituary/michael-mike-comp

 

Feb. 1st, 2023:

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 47-year-old man in Topeka is behind bars and a victim has been identified for the Capital City’s seventh murder of 2023.

 

The Topeka Police Department says that Wesley T. Rayton, 47, of Topeka has been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the area of SE 34th St. and SE Virginia Ave. The victim was identified as Michael R. Comp, 40, of Topeka

 

 

Around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, TPD officials responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of SE 34th St. When they arrived, they found an unidentified victim with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

TPD indicates that Rayton was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections on murder in the 1st degree, aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a deadly weapon.

 

RESOURCE LINK with video

 

Feb. 7th, 2023:

Murder charge filed in Topeka shooting case

 

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Criminal charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting and killing a man in Southeast Topeka in January.

 

Wesley Rayton Sr.(Shawnee Co. Department of Corrections)

Booking photo taken September 2022 in relation to a stolen motorcycle. Resource Link

 

The Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office filed the charges against Wesley T. Rayton Sr. in relation to the shooting death of Michael R. Comp on Jan. 31. Rayton has been charged with the following:

 

- First degree murder

- Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle

- of a firearm

- Aggravated assault

 

Police were sent to the area of the 900 block of Southeast 34th St. after receiving a call about a man shooting at a tow truck, according to the DA’s Office. Another caller also reported about the situation and told law enforcement that a tow truck had crashed into a nearby home and that its driver had been shot.

 

The DA’s Office said the shooter fled the area in a vehicle but responding police were able to spot it and took the driver, later identified as Rayton, into custody. The tow truck was located in the 900 block of Southeast 33rd Terrace. Police found the driver of the tow truck was suffering from a single gunshot wound that had entered the vehicle through the back glass and seat, hitting Comp and killing him.

 

RESOURCE LINK