WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – It has been 29 years since Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter was shot and killed in the line of duty. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter talked to KSN about his brother’s legacy.
“He was 24 years old when it happened, so I still remember him as a very young man,” said Jeff.
On Jan. 8, 1996, Kevin tried to stop a vehicle that was reported stolen. The suspect vehicle crashed, and Kevin ran after the suspect. After a physical confrontation, the 14-year-old suspect pulled a gun and shot Kevin. He died at the hospital.
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Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter dies in the line of duty on Jan. 8, 1996 (KSN File) -
Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter dies in the line of duty on Jan. 8, 1996 (KSN File) -
Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter dies in the line of duty on Jan. 8, 1996 (KSN File) -
Funeral for Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter who died in the line of duty on Jan. 8, 1996 (KSN File) -
Funeral for Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter who died in the line of duty on Jan. 8, 1996 (KSN File)
