Knife Threat in Topeka Ends in Tragedy | Topeka News

A deadly confrontation erupted early this morning in downtown Topeka when a woman armed with a knife threatened a person, then fled into a business. After police ordered her to drop the weapon, she refused — prompting an officer to fire, striking her fatally. No officers were injured. Authorities are withholding names and ages pending investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and are urging anyone with information to come forward anonymously. 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/8681753ea0bb9340