Just after midnight Saturday morning Topeka Police responded to a call of a gunshot victim who arrived outside of St. Francis Hospital by personal vehicle with life threatening injuries.

The victim was identified as 28 year old Michael J Stadler of Topeka who later died from his injuries.

It was determined that he had been shot while riding in a vehicle in the area of SW 29th and SW Burlingame Road after being involved in a road rage argument.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a dark blue Chevrolet SUV or a red or orange motorcycle with unknown drivers or occupants.

The parties did not know each other prior to the incident.

Anyone with more information is asked to call Lieutenant Wheeles at 785-368-9576.