Sgt. Scott Heimann, age 32

Lost to gun violence on September 27, 2025 in Hays, Kansas.

Sgt. Heimann passed away from his injuries on Sun. 9-28-25. Sergeant Heimann had served with the Hays Police Department for 9 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

Sergeant Scott Heimann
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News sources:

Sep 28: https://www.kctv5.com: Hays police officer killed on-duty responding to domestic violence call; suspect dead, officer identified
Fox News: Kansas police officer dies after being shot while responding to domestic violence call
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