By the Associated Press and KFDI News:
State police said a southwest Kansas man died after being shot by police in the southwestern town of Minneola.
The shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirmed it was called to investigate the shooting.
The KBI said in a press release that Meade County deputies were called by family members of 67-year-old Jim Wright of Fowler, concerned about his welfare. Deputies found Wright in his vehicle near the Clark-Meade county line, and he sped away. Other law enforcement officers joined the chase into Clark County and the vehicle came to a stop near U.S. Highway 283 and Ash Street in Minneola. Wright then stepped out of his vehicle carrying a firearm, and deputies ordered him to drop the gun. Two Meade County deputies, a Clark County deputy, a Ford County deputy and a game warden from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fired at Wright during the confrontation. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The KBI will investigate the shooting and turn its findings over to the Clark County Attorney for review.
Minneola Public Schools canceled Wednesday classes following the shooting. Authorities said they expected to release more information on the case later Wednesday.
