On Sept. 27 at 10:58 p.m., the Hays Police Department responded to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Downing Street.

Upon arrival, the suspect fired at the responding officer. &nbsp;The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. &nbsp;The officer was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to injuries sustained at the scene.

There are no additional suspects being sought in connection to this investigation.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation will be handling the investigation.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Law enforcement, including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, is investigating a crime that occurred north of the corner of 22nd and Downing in Hays this morning.

There is currently no threat to the public, according to officials.

More on this incident is expected to be released by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation or the Hays Police Department.&nbsp;

The Hays Post will update the public on this story as more information becomes available.

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 </figure>1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28Hays Police DepartmentOn Sept. 27 at 10:58 p.m., the Hays Police Department responded to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Downing Street.Upon arrival, the suspect fired at the responding officer. &nbsp;The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. &nbsp;The officer was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to injuries sustained at the scene.There are no additional suspects being sought in connection to this investigation.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation will be handling the investigation.-------By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostLaw enforcement, including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, is investigating a crime that occurred north of the corner of 22nd and Downing in Hays this morning.There is currently no threat to the public, according to officials.More on this incident is expected to be released by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation or the Hays Police Department.&nbsp;The Hays Post will update the public on this story as more information becomes available.

UPDATE: Law enforcement investigating incident near 22nd, Downing, no current threat to public