SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office is investigating a fatal Kansas police officer-involved shooting.
Just before 10a.m. Monday, an officer with the Goddard Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 39-year-old Michael James Trask of the Lake Afton area, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.
Trask refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The Officer disregarded the pursuit due to excessive speeds but continued to follow Trask. The Officer reinitiated the pursuit and during the interaction Trask brandished what appeared to be a handgun.
A short time later, the vehicle came to a stop in the area of 63rd Street South and 183rd Street West. Trask exited his vehicle and approached the Officer with the weapon in his hand. The Officer issued multiple commands to Trask who did not comply. The Officer discharged his duty weapon killing Trask.
The Goddard Police officer has been placed on administrative leave.
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