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Kansas deputy, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire after a call about fireworks, authorities say

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Kansas deputy, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire after a call about fireworks, authorities say.

Phillips County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Gaede , 30 , was pronounced dead at a hospital after the shooting.

When he tried to place suspect Kolton Griffith in handcuffs, a struggle broke out.

Despite being struck by gunfire, deputy returned fire, hitting Griffith multiple times, the sheriff's office says.

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