The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday night in Pittsburg.

 

The incident occurred around 10pm on Wednesday when Pittsburg Police were called to the Pittsburg Public Library for a disturbance in the parking lot. Police made contact with an adult male identified as 29-year-old Jalen Dior Green of Pittsburg. Green was described as “acting bizarrely.” Officers say Green threw personal items into a police car and then proceeded to remove his clothing. When officers attempted to take the man into custody, a struggle ensued. Green was tasered, but the weapon had no effect on his behavior. A P-P-D officer then drew his gun and fired at the man, striking him.

 

Green was given first aid at the scene and then taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

 

The officer involved in the incident sustained an injury to his head and was treated at a local hospital. He was released and is expected to fully recover. He has been placed on administrative leave as the K-B-I investigates the shooting.