Deadly Police Shooting In Olathe After Suspect With Blade Approached Officers

Suburban life becomes more perilous as the New year starts tragically in the slums of the Golden Ghetto.

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Upon arrival, police contacted a 27-year-old man at the scene, who held an edged weapon and “advanced toward the officers,” police say.

Olathe police attempted to use a taser on the man which was no effect.

Investigators said, while police continued to make contact with the man, one officer shot him with their department-issued handgun.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Olathe police shoot, kill man who was armed with edged weapon

OLATHE, Kan. - Olathe police shot and killed a man late Saturday night who was armed with an edged weapon. Police responded to a reported physical disturbance in the 900 block of East Oakview Street around 11:10 p.m. Upon arrival, police contacted a 27-year-old man at the scene, who held an edged weapon and "advanced toward the officers," police say.