Crime
Suspect Fatally Shot in Officer-Involved Incident Near Carbondale Identified as 22-Year-Old Stephen McMillan
A large multi-agency response unfolded Saturday morning near Carbondale, Kansas, after a domestic disturbance escalated into an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead and four law enforcement officers injured.
The incident occurred on November 15 in the area of South Topeka Avenue and West 113th Street.
According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), deputies from the Osage County Sheriffโs Office and troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) were initially dispatched around 10:30 a.m. after a woman living at the residence contacted authorities to report a domestic disturbance.
When responding personnel arrived, they encountered 22-year-old Stephen M. McMillan outside the residence.
An exchange of gunfire ensued, involving three deputies and two troopers.
During the confrontation, McMillan, three deputies, one KHP trooper, and another resident of the home were struck by gunfire.
McMillan was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The 77-year-old family member injured during the shooting was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.
Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith confirmed that the gunfire erupted less than ten minutes after officers arrived, stating:
โThe suspect died from injuries he received from gunshot wounds.โ
According to KBI officials, two deputies required surgery and remain hospitalized in stable condition.
A third deputy has been released. The injured KHP trooper and the elderly resident are also expected to recover.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry, citing the need for an independent review.
In a released statement, the KBI emphasized that all information available at this stage is preliminary, pending further evidence analysis, interviews, and official findings:
โThis independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information does not represent final findings, which take several weeks to complete.โ
The Topeka Police Department (TPD) reported that it deployed additional officers to assist surrounding agencies at the scene and confirmed that none of its officers were injured.
Multiple agencies, including the Shawnee County Sheriffโs Office, expressed support for those affected. In a public message, officials said:
โOur hearts and prayers go out to the Osage County Sheriffโs Office deputies and the Kansas Highway Patrol trooper who were injured during this incident. Please keep them, their families, and their colleagues in your thoughts.โ
Among the injured is Trooper Adam Ellis, who remains hospitalized and is expected to undergo additional medical procedures as part of a prolonged recovery.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. โ Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspectโs condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.