Two police officers in Topeka, Kan. were shot and killed last night. Kansas Highway Patrol took to Twitter to get information out.
Please keep the Topeka Police Department and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
PLEASE, keep the families and friends of Topeka Police Officer's CPL David Gogian and OFC Jeff Atherly who were… http://t.co/Phy97dyO
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
The suspect has been identified as David Edward Tiscareno, 22 of Topeka, KS. The suspect is armed and extremely… http://t.co/vhsfp200
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
For our Fallen Brothers http://t.co/Vs9VYk4A
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
May he Rest In Peace http://t.co/pBeGkyW9
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
May he Rest In Peace http://t.co/7mUTvUut
— KS Highway Patrol (@kshighwaypatrol) December 17, 2012
Officer Jeff Atherly, age 29 and Cpl. David Gogian, age 50, both died; heroes killed in the line of duty.
#LODD RT @manspeaker: Officer Jeff Atherly 29, killed in the line of duty. #Topeka KS pic.twitter.com/THXrN88O
— Dispatch Demon (@DispatchDemon) December 17, 2012
#LODD RT @manspeaker: Cpl David Gogian 50, killed in the line of duty. #Topeka KS pic.twitter.com/pkJt52cJ
— Dispatch Demon (@DispatchDemon) December 17, 2012
The suspect is David Edward Tiscareno, age 22.
Info if you can't view pic. Wanted: David Edward Tiscareno, native American male, 22, 5' 10. 217 lbs, black hair, brown eyes. #Topeka
— Blake (@blakekresge) December 17, 2012
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People on-scene tweet information as it happens.
SWAT team no longer waiting outside apartment building. Moved inside after evacuating residents Chopper also still hovering.
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Looks as if officers might be sending in a K-9 to assist at the apartment building. Still no sign of a suspect being apprehended.
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
TPD search still ongoing here on s. Topeka blvd. I keep seeing officers going in but none coming out Spotlight remains on a top floor window
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Residents where police are surrounding say police have been here a dozen times in the past week looking for David Tiscareno
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Neighbors tell me "word on the street is David Tiscareno recently shot someone in the back twice" haven't seen David for 3 weeks.
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
SWAT team members packing up and leaving. Looks like suspect David Tiscareno is still at large.
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Looks like a strong cop presence now just off of 4th and sw western #TPDShooting close to where they originally were at off SW Buchanan
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Three cop vehicles in front lawn of home at 3rd SW western. Officer with weapon drawn attempted to knock for several minutes. #TPDShooting
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Two loud glass shattering noises at the scene on 3rd and Western. Officers bring out 4 people and head back in. #TPDShooting
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
Officers and SWAT still at 3rd and Western standing behind several police vehicles facing the home. #TPDShooting
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
A second police vehicle leaving from 3rd and Western now. Seems as if this home isn't turning up the alleged suspect. #TPDShooting
— Justin Surrency (@JustinSurrency) December 17, 2012
My cousin Josh is a police officer in Topeka.. Happy to know he is safe but heartbroken for his & the families pain of losing someone close.
— Robyn (@robynkay12) December 17, 2012
And this morning, the suspect is still at large. Citizens are warned that he is armed and extremely dangerous.
https://twitter.com/joideanne/status/280532741517357057
Reporters continue to tweet from the scene.
Topeka media are live tweeting the search for the suspect in the killing of two police officers last night. Amazing but chilling work.
— Melodie Woerman (@Melodie_Woerman) December 17, 2012
The suspected cop-killer’s home is surrounded.
Now swat crews outside home at 3rd & western. Trying to make contact with anyone inside. Offc on scene says 3rd party info led them here
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police still outside house on Western and 3rd in Topeka. House looks like it is being renovated. Chainlink fence, tools, boarded Windows
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Search for Topeka cop killer suspect now in 8th hour.. police using spot lights to look for suspect possibly in home near 3rd and Western
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
One more police cruiser just arrived on scene at 4th and Western. Still no action at house.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
KHP helicopter making regular passes over house at 3rd & western. Caution is abundant right now- no major police movements outside house
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Man walking thru scene just thrown to ground, handcuffed. He didn't listen to instructions not to enter working police scene.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
I'll be live starting at 5AM from this scene at 3rd and Western where police search for suspected Topeka Cop Killer David Tiscareno, 22
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
KBI truck just parked at 4th and Western.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police tellig someone to raise their hands. Walked man out from behind house at 5:24. Still talking to suspect inside.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
A man believed to be the suspect remains inside and the situation remains dangerous.
Man inside is under arrest. KBI calling him by name to come out with hands up.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police want Tiscareno to come out front door with hands up. Telling him he won't be harmed if he follows orders.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Loudspeaker message now telling suspect inside he can call 911.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
More bangs coming from house. KBI says 'David, you're under arrest. If you follow instructions you won't be harmed.'
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
House is surrounded. Topeka/ KC media staged at 4th & Western. Tiscareno not coming out as of yet. Situation still very dangerous
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Loudspeaker negotiations have been going on for about 40min. Another bang from house, not sure what it is.
Police still on bullion
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
School bus just drove by pic.twitter.com/tCiQeyzL
— LocALY Vocal (@alyvandyke) December 17, 2012
After the bangs reported earlier, silence.
Quiet now…
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police lights fixed on windows. 5 min warning almost up. After police go in, I think. Tense. Police believe this man killed their friend
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Everything quiet.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Sirens again . Suspect must come out now bc grace period is up.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Twitchy will continue to monitor this dangerous situation and will update with further developments.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families and loved ones of the fallen officers.
Update:
The more quiet it gets the more tense it feels.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Loud last of gas canister into house. Another.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police still yelling at suspect to pit hands above head. Someone yelled he shot himself. Very dangerous
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Dog going in to house now
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Update: Suspect in custody.
Swat team moving into house. Suspect in custody… suspect down – checking his vital signs..
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police dragging person off porch to ground. Guns still pointed at suspect
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
Police putting on gas masks to clear rest of house.
— KevinBoughton (@KevinBoughton) December 17, 2012
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