JOHNSON COUNTY – On Monday, the Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe announced that a shooting involving a Shawnee Police Officer on February 18, was lawful and justified under Kansas law.
The circumstances the officers faced that day are something no officer ever wants to face during their career.
Just after 11a.m. on Sunday February 18, police were notified of a rolling disturbance with shots fired from a truck along Kansas 7, according to Shawnee, Kansas Police.
Subsequently, Shawnee police responded to a robbery in progress call at a QuikTrip in the 20600 block of Shawnee Mission Parkway. Officers were informed of shots being fired inside the business. Officers engaged an armed subject later identified as 43-year-old Brett Smiley, at the door.
EMS transported Smiley to the hospital in critical condition and he died of his injuries..
No citizens or officers were injured.
"The actions of our officers on the day of the incident saved lives and prevented additional injuries to customers and employees inside the business," the Shawnee Police Department stated in a media release.
"We want to thank the outside agencies involved in the Johnson County Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team (OICIIT) and the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office for their thorough investigation and review of this incident. An independent, comprehensive review ensures transparency and trust."
"Our officer will return to his duties, where he will continue to work to keep our community safe."