KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed Saturday after a violent clash with a suspect who disrupted Chiefs’ training camp, sources told ESPN. The tragedy shakes the community.
Deputy Elijah Ming, a nine-year veteran, was shot responding to a domestic incident involving a suspect previously removed from Chiefs’ camp for disruptive behavior, per KCTV5.At 3:30 p.m., Ming and KCKPD units faced gunfire at Shawnee Drive. Ming was fatally wounded. The suspect, after a two-hour standoff, was killed by police, per Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Sheriff Daniel Soptic mourned Ming: “He gave his life serving Wyandotte County.” The community is urged to pray for Ming’s family and colleagues, per Chiefs.com.
Mayor Tyrone Garner called the shooting “senseless violence,” vowing solidarity with Ming’s family. “This is a painful moment for our community,” he said, per The Kansas City Star.Ming’s death follows Chiefs’ owner Clark Hunt’s strict ethics policy at camp. The incident casts a shadow over Kansas City’s Super Bowl LX preparations.Fans expressed grief online: “Ming was a hero!” per local reports.
The Chiefs plan a tribute at their Brazil opener, honoring his sacrifice. As the KBI investigates, Kansas City mourns a fallen deputy. Will the Chiefs rally in his honor? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates.