Kansas man shot, killed in confrontation with police officer identified
Dylan Walstrom, 28, of Topeka, KS, was shot and killed by a police officer in a struggle over a gun
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who was shot and killed by a Topeka police officer during a fight over a weapon.
Dylan Walstrom, 28, of Topeka, died Thursday after he was shot by an officer investigating a car that was blocking an alley in central Topeka, the KBI said.
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Walstrom, who was alone in the car, refused several commands from the officer, the KBI said.
When he eventually got out of the vehicle, Walstrom was holding a handgun, according to investigators. During the struggle, Walstrom fired once at the officer, who fired several shots in return.
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Walstrom died at the scene. The officer was not injured.
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Police said the vehicle was stolen.