Hays Post

Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees has scheduled a news release on the Aug. 18 officer-involved shooting death of a Hays man.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has overseen the investigation of the incident, and Drees said a release will be issued at 10 a.m. Thursday.

The incident, in the 2300 block of Timber, resulted in the death of Joseph Weber, 36.

Family and friends have said Weber suffered from autism, and community gatherings have been held in Hays since the incident.

Check Hays Post for details as they become available.

Click HERE for the official release from the Ellis County Attorney’s Office following the Aug. 18 incident.