Corporal Jason E. Harwood

Topeka Police Department, Kansas – Corporal Jason Harwood was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in the 3200 block of SE Sixth Avenue at approximately 4:45 pm.

One of the vehicle’s occupants opened fire during the traffic stop, fatally wounding Officer Harwood. The suspect believed to be the shooter turned himself in a short time later.

Corporal Harwood had served wit the Topeka Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.