Robbery suspect killed by Abilene police identified, two officers placed on leave

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A robbery suspect killed by Abilene police has been identified, and two officers have been placed on leave in connection to the fatal shooting.

John Kenney Dutton, 70 has been identified as the suspect who was shot and killed by officers in the parking lot of United Supermarket on the 900 block of N Willis Street around 2:00 p.m. Monday.

A press release from the Abilene Police Department states and United Supermarkets employee called police after Dutton allegedly pulled a knife and demanded money from the register. The employees also said the were able to lock him outside the store once he left.

Officers arrived on scene and found Dutton in the parking still wielding the knife.

The press release state Dutton did not comply with commands to surrender the weapon and was unaffected by a Taser, so officers opened fire.

Two officers are currently on leave, which is mandatory policy following an officer-involved shooting.

Texas Rangers are helping the Abilene Police Department with this investigation.

No further information is available at this time.

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