Call of Help Leaves PTSD Veteran Dead in Kansas

No charges planned against officers in man’s shooting death
By - Associated Press
Saturday, June 13, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - No charges will be filed over the shooting death of a man accused of lunging at a Wichita police officer with a knife, authorities say.

In announcing the decision Friday, Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett also released his full report into the July 4 shooting of Icarus Randolph, saying he was seeking to introduce more transparency to his office.

“The conclusion in this case is that the police officer was placed in a situation where he objectively and reasonably felt he needed to defend himself against the advance of someone who was not responding to calls . either from the officer or from family,” Bennett said.

The report said relatives became concerned because Randolph, a veteran who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, wasn’t interacting with them.

Family members said they called mental health associations for help and were advised to call 911. The family wanted Randolph to be taken to a local mental health treatment center.
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