After a short interaction with police, Zehring lead officers on a chase that ended when he pulled over and brandished a knife at officers. After two failed tasings, an officer fired and fatally hit Zehring, who had a history of mental illness.
Victim's Name: David M. Zehring
Agency Responsible: Wichita Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: April 10, 2014
County: Sedgwick
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban