Salina Post

SALINA – Officials have completed an investigation into the officer involved shooting death of a man in rural Saline County on January 6.

The Saline County Attorney determined the shooting that killed Brock Nichols, 35, at his home in the 2300 Block of East K4 Highway was lawful and justified. No charges will be filed.

Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski said the two deputies who were placed on administrative leave were back on duty Tuesday after Attorney Ellen Mitchell reviewed evidence and a report by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Nichols was shot after he pulled a handgun on deputies who were at his home to check on the welfare of a child in a custody dispute.