Agents from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting in northwest Kansas.

 

The incident occurred on Friday morning in the City of Grainfield in Gove County. Sheriff's deputies were called to a residence in the small town after reports of two men arguing. The deputy who arrived on the scene determined that 30-year-old Ty Kaiser had struck his 63-year-old male relative in the face. The deputy then told Kaiser to get on the ground. Kaiser initially complied, but then stood back up and attempted to flee. The deputy then tasered Kaiser, prompting the man to attack the deputy, hitting him in the head, face, and body. At that time, the deputy pulled his weapon and fired once at Kaiser, striking him.

 

Kaiser was taken to the Gove County Medical Center In Quinter where he was pronounced deceased.

 

Both the 63-year-old male victim and the deputy were also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injures. The deputy was treated and released while the relative was transferred to a hospital in Hays.

 

When the KBI completes its investigation, the findings will be turned over to the Gove County Attorney to determine what, if any, charges will be filed.

 

The investigation is ongoing.