Sep 12, 2019

Suspect wanted in Nebraska jailed after Kan. officer-involved shooting

Posted Sep 12, 2019 9:00 PM

Zachary Ausdemore photo Sedgwick Co.


Hand at the lower left of the image is the officer avoiding an attempt by the

driver to run over him during Tuesday's incident-photo courtesy Wichita Police




SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue the investigation of Tuesday's office involved shooting and have another suspect in jail.


After his release from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, police booked 30-year-old Zachary Ausdemore for aggravated robbery and an outstanding warrant out of Nebraska, according to officer Kevin Wheeler. 


He was identified as the passenger in a stolen white Jeep Wrangler where the driver attempted to run over a WPD officer at the McDonald’s located in the 2200 block of N. Amidon in Wichita.


After the vehicle wrecked, Ausdemore then fled on foot and robbed an elderly couple of their Honda CR-V in the 2400 block of W. Stauffer. He led officers on a lengthy vehicle pursuit, which ended in the area of 167th Street West and K-42.


Ausdemore was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. -----