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Hays Police Identify Officer Killed in Line of Duty
The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot after barricading himself; the officer died early Sunday following the domestic violence call, police said.
- On September 28, 2025, a Hays Police officer was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance reported at a residence in the 2200 block of Downing Avenue.
- The incident began late on September 27 when police were called after a woman reported escaping domestic violence and her partner rammed her vehicle with a truck.
- Upon police arrival, the suspect fired from inside his home, striking the officer who was given immediate care but died just after 4 a.m. on September 28; tactical teams found the suspect dead from a likely self-inflicted gunshot.
- Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler paid tribute to fallen officer Scott Heimann, who had been with the force since 2016, highlighting the commitment of law enforcement to prioritize the safety and well-being of the public, often at great personal risk.
- The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting the inquiry, no additional suspects are sought, and the City of Hays will identify the officer after all notifications are completed.
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Sergeant Scott Heimann, 32, died after being shot while responding to a domestic violence case in Hays.
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A western Kansas police officer was fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call
Authorities say a western Kansas police officer was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call at the home of a suspect.
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HPD Officer killed in the line of duty
An officer of the Hays Police Department (HPD) was killed in the line of duty this weekend. According to the statement released by the City on Sunday morning, at 10:58 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th, HPD responded to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Downing Street. Upon arrival, the suspect fired at the responding officer. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. The officer was transported to a local hospital and succumbed t…
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