Jun 28, 2025

Suspect dead, deputy wounded in gunfight in NW Kansas

Posted Jun 28, 2025 11:30 AM

PHILLIPS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Phillips County.

On Friday night while responding to a fireworks call on the corner of First Street and E Street in Phillipsburg gunfire was exchanged between  a sheriff's deputy and suspect, according to a social media report from Phillips County Sheriff.

The suspect died from the injuries. The deputy was wounded and transported to a hospital.

The KBI is in charge of the investigation.