Fort Riley Soldier Taken Into Custody After Vehicle Pursuit

A 28-year-old Fort Riley soldier was taken into custody following an incident with police officials over the weekend.

Riley County Police Department officials say they were contacted by Fort Riley Police about a vehicle pursuit with an alleged suicidal soldier. FRP reported the soldier was leaving Fort Riley and possibly exiting at the Ogden Gate.

Riley County Police made an unsuccessful stop at the Ogden Gate, but were able to lay down spike strips to flatten the suspect’s tires. There was a low speed pursuit for approximately two blocks in Ogden before the suspect attempted to flee on foot. Police say he was armed with a handgun and indicated he was allegedly suicidal.

After several minutes of unsuccessful communication, Riley County Police fired rubber baton rounds, disarming the suspect. The suspect was then taken into custody and transported to Irwin Army Community Hospital on Fort Riley with minor injuries from the baton rounds.

RCPD officials say the suspect’s handgun was a BB gun that was modeled to look like a handgun.

The suspect’s name has been withheld.