1 man dead in police shooting in southwest Kansas
March 10, 2021
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MINNEOLA, Kan. (AP) Law enforcement officers fatally shot a driver in southwest Kansas when he got out of his sport utility vehicle holding a gun after a chase, authorities say.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that 67-year-old Jim Wright, of Fowler, was pronounced dead Tuesday night at the scene in Minneola.
Deputies tracked Wright down after his relatives called the Meade County Sheriff’s Office expressing concerns about his welfare, but he drove off when he saw them, the KBI said.
Law enforcement officers from several area agencies joined the pursuit before it ended in Minneola after Wright drove across tire-puncturing spike strips. The KBI said Wright then exited his vehicle holding a firearm, and law enforcement officers ordered him to drop it.
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MINNEOLA A person has died after being shot by police in the southwestern town of Minneola, state police said.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, television station KWCH reported. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations confirmed it was called to investigate the shooting.
Authorities had not released the name of the person killed or any details of how the shooting occurred by midmorning Wednesday, but said no officers were injured in the deadly confrontation.
KWCH reported that Minneola Public Schools canceled Wednesday classes following the shooting. Authorities said they expected to release more information on the case later Wednesday.
KBI investigating after man found dead at Geary County Detention Center
The Kansas Bureau of Investigations is investigating after a man was found dead in a jail cell at the Geary County Detention Center.
Junction City Fire/EMS personnel and Geary County Sheriff’s deputies reported to the detention center at about 6 a.m. Wednesday in response to an unresponsive male.
The man, who was identified as 41-year-old Allen Presley Harroald of Wichita, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials do not currently believe criminal activity was involved.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Office requested that the KBI investigate, per policy.