Family Sues Lenexa Over Fatal Shooting | Topeka News

A family seeks justice after suing Lenexa police and city over the fatal shooting of Jose Enrique Cartagena-Chacon in June 2025, claiming he was asleep in his car when officers opened fire—despite a district attorney’s earlier ruling that the shooting was justified. The lawsuit alleges officers failed to identify themselves properly, shouted commands in English despite Cartagena-Chacon’s limited fluency, and fired at least eight shots with a pellet gun mistaken for a real firearm under Kansas law. The family disputes claims that Cartagena-Chacon threatened officers, pointing to his blood alcohol level of .248 and witness accounts of prior brandishing—but insists the officers’ actions were excessive and deadly. No charges have been filed against the officers, who remain on duty, as the case heads toward trial with no hearing date set. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce77699803a2683