On December 8th, 2023 at 6:53a.m. Deputies with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a person ramming vehicles on private property.
When the first Deputy arrived on scene they attempted to stop the subject. During the incident, gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and Deputy.
At this time there is no immediate threat to the public as this was an isolated event. The Deputy involved in the incident has been placed on paid administrative leave per department policy until the investigation is complete.
More information on this incident will be released at a later time once the investigation is complete.
At this time there is no immediate threat to the public as this was an isolated event. The Deputy involved in the incident has been placed on paid administrative leave per department policy until the investigation is complete.
More information on this incident will be released at a later time once the investigation is complete.