In brief
In a shocking incident on Saturday morning, four law enforcement officers were shot in Carbondale, Kansas, while attending to a domestic violence call. Responding to the situation were three Osage County sheriff’s deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, all currently facing uncertain conditions. The male suspect has been confirmed dead from his injuries, and another man was hospitalized but is stable. Authorities assert that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
CARBONDALE, Kan. (AP) — Four law enforcement officers were shot Saturday morning while responding to a residence in a rural area south of Topeka, Kansas. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. when three Osage County sheriff’s deputies and one Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were hit, according to Melissa Underwood, a spokesperson for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Their conditions are “still very fluid,” reported Underwood. In a tragic turn, a male suspect has died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident, while another male involved was taken to a hospital and is now reported to be in stable condition.The deputies and troopers were responding to a domestic violence incident when gunfire erupted after they arrived on the scene. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded quickly to the shooting incident, ensuring that the area was secured.The location of the shooting is situated in a rural area near U.S. Highway 75, and Underwood confirmed that there is no active threat to the public at this time.