On the late afternoon of August 14, 2014, 52-year-old Sonny Wagner of Newton, Kansas, died after an officer-involved shooting that followed a domestic violence call. Wagner’s wife had called police and reported that he had beaten her. A veteran officer with roughly 20 years’ experience was sent to the home.

When the officer arrived, Wagner answered the door holding a large hunting knife. The officer ordered him to drop the weapon; Wagner did not comply and instead raised the knife and advanced. The officer fired, striking Wagner twice in the chest. Wagner was taken to Newton Medical Center and pronounced dead. The officer was placed on administrative leave and the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation took over the inquiry. No other suspects were sought.

Was anyone in the Newton community aware of ongoing domestic problems at the Wagner household or seen the events that afternoon?