UPDATE from Salina Police Department: On Monday, May 11, 2026, 4:55 PM, Officers of the Salina Police Department attempted to stop a subject and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the suspect attempted to hit a Saline County Deputy. When the pursuit ended, the suspect began firing at officers. The officers returned fire and the suspect was shot. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was contacted and are currently investigating the incident. Any further inquiries in reference to the incident should be made with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Salina311 is monitoring a developing law enforcement incident in Salina that began with a vehicle chase and is now being investigated by the Kansas Highway Patrol as an officer-involved shooting.

Video obtained by Salina311 shows a vehicle chase involving an older heavy-duty truck. The vehicle appears consistent with a classic Chevrolet Advance-Design-style truck, a model line commonly associated with the late 1940s and early 1950s. The exact make, model, year, and ownership of the vehicle have not been confirmed.

Ben Hobbs told Salina311 he heard what sounded like “6 shots” during the incident.

Multiple law enforcement vehicles were seen involved as the situation unfolded. Salina311 has confirmed that the Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident as an officer-involved shooting.

Salina311 has reached out to the Salina Police Department for an official statement, including confirmation on what led to the chase, whether anyone was injured, whether any arrests were made, and what role Salina officers had in the incident.

This remains a developing story. Additional information will be published as it is confirmed by law enforcement.

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