MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that left a Manhattan man in critical condition on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the incident began shortly after 3 p.m. on Jan. 3, when two Pottawatomie County sheriff’s deputies responded to a homeowner’s report of gunfire damaging a shed and garage. While taking the report, deputies heard additional shots and traced them to a residence at 8655 Josie Lane.
Deputies identified themselves and issued commands before Brian J. Lovgren, 38, of Manhattan, emerged from the home armed with a handgun, according to preliminary findings. One deputy fired multiple times, hitting Lovgren.
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Life-saving measures were performed at the scene, and Lovgren was taken to a Kansas City hospital, where he underwent surgery and remains in critical condition. No deputies were injured.
The KBI says its investigation will determine the events leading up to the shooting. Findings will be presented to the Pottawatomie County Attorney for review.
The investigation is ongoing.
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