KBI investigates death of off-duty KHP major in Osage County

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an off-duty Kansas Highway Patrol major in Osage County.

What happened

The death involved a major with the Kansas Highway Patrol. The major was off duty at the time, and the death occurred in Osage County.

Investigation

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation. The agency’s work is examining the circumstances surrounding the death.

What is known

The investigation is active. The facts established so far do not identify the cause or manner of death, describe what happened at the scene, or say whether another person was involved.

The Kansas Highway Patrol is the agency connected to the person who died. The KBI is the agency investigating the death.

What comes next

Any future public statement from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation could provide more information about the circumstances of the death, the status of the investigation and whether prosecutors or another agency will take further action.