A Kansas sheriff’s deputy is dead after he fatally shot a suspect during an exchange of gunfire while responding to reports of illegal fireworks.
Phillips County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Gaede, 30, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after gunning down 27-year-old Kolton Griffith during the Friday evening incident.
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Gaede was responding to reports of fireworks being detonated at a home when he encountered Griffith.
As Gaede attempted to handcuff Griffith, the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot him.
The deputy fired back, hitting Griffith several times. The suspect died at the scene.
