Wichita man killed in exchange of gunfire with deputies near 55th and Hoover

A 32-year-old Wichita man was killed early Monday during an exchange of gunfire with Sedgwick County deputies.

The man was not immediately identified Monday morning.

The shooting happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. near 55th Street South and Hoover Road.

Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a shirtless man with a gun in the road at 5:31 a.m., an email from agency spokesman Branden Stitt says.

“Deputies arrived minutes later and found a 32-year-old Wichita man near the intersection, still armed. Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation for several minutes,” the email says.

“During the encounter, the man fired at deputies, striking at least one patrol vehicle. Deputies returned fire, striking the man multiple times.”

Deputies on scene provided aid and asked for help from Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Services and the Wichita Fire Department, according to the email. EMS staff took the man to a Wichita hospital in critical condition.

He was pronounced dead at 6:51 a.m. Monday.

“Sheriff Jeff Easter activated the Wichita-Sedgwick County Advanced Law Enforcement Response Team. Under the ALERT agreement, the Wichita Police Department will lead the investigation,” the email says.

“WPD will release additional information as it becomes available.”