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Incident
Sergeant Scott Heimann was shot and killed responding to a domestic violence call near the 2200 block of Downing Street in Hays at approximately 1:56 a.m.
Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, authorities were responding to a call for help from a woman attempting to flee from a domestic violence attack. While leaving, her attacker hit her car, and she sought cover in a neighbor's home. When officers arrived at the suspect's home, he had begun to barricade himself in the house. He stated that he planned on killing himself and any officers who attempted to enter his house.
Officers set up a perimeter around the suspect's home while authorities tried to negotiate with the suspect to surrender peacefully. Sergeant Heimann was responsible for the team in the alley behind the home. At 1:56, the suspect fired from inside the house with a thermal scope, hitting Sergeant Heimann.
Sergeant Heimann was immediately treated with life-saving measures and transported via air to a regional hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds at 4:03 a.m.
Several local, regional, and state teams responded to negotiate with the shooter, who was ultimately found dead in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at 6:29 a.m.
Sergeant Heimann had served with the Hays Police Department for nine years and was a member of the Special Situation Response Team.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, two brothers, two sisters, grandmother, nieces, and nephews.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Heimann gave the Hays Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hays community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Heimann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Scott is the only officer of Hays Police Department remembered here.
Scott is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Scott is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Scott is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 4 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Scott was 32. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Scott had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Scott was 32. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Scott had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Scott was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Scott had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 13.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hays Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle; .243 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .243 caliber, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .243 caliber, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .243 caliber, in 0% of these deaths.
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