Man killed in Olathe police shooting identified

OLATHE, Kan. — Police identify the man killed by Olathe police officers Saturday evening.

David Russell Sweet, 58, of Olathe, approached officers at a traffic stop at Santa Fe and North Water Streets around 5:40 p.m.

Officers said Sweet had a knife.

The Olathe Police Department said officers shot Sweet when he refused to drop the knife. Emergency crews responded to the downtown area and tried to treat Sweet. Officers said Sweet died from his injuries.