Multiple law enforcement officers shot in rural Kansas, authorities say

OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - Kansas authorities say a domestic call in Osage County has left one man dead and multiple law enforcement officers injured.

Four law enforcement officers, three Osage County sheriff’s deputies and one Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, were shot when responding to the call. All of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries, KHP says.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Melissa Underwood said the shooting occurred Saturday morning at a residence in a rural area south of Topeka.

KBI Director Tony Mattivi said the suspect was shot and killed at the scene. He was identified as 22-year-old Stephen McMillan.

“After being on scene for less than 10 minutes, gunfire erupted,” Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith said. “The suspect died from injuries he received from a gunshot wound.”

A second male civilian was wounded. Authorities say their condition is stabilized.

Authorities also say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

“Multiple, multiple law enforcement agencies responded immediately when the call went out,” Mattivi said. “We want to thank all of those departments for their assistance.”