HAYS, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation continues investigating a deadly shooting early Sunday in Hays that killed a Hays Police officer.

The officer was identified Monday as Sgt. Scott Heimann. He had been with the police department since 2016.

“His loss is a tragic reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face every day,” the City of Hays said in a statement.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, just before midnight, Hays Police received a call that a woman had escaped a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 2000 block of E. 21st St.

The woman reported that while she attempted to flee, her significant other, identified as Zane Wickham, 34, drove his truck into her vehicle.

She ran to a nearby home to call for help.

At around 1:55 a.m. Sunday morning, officers with

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