Topeka Officer Shoots Woman With Knife | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A Topeka officer fired in self-defense after a 41-year-old woman, Jessica Treat, allegedly brandished a large knife and threatened multiple people before the shooting. The incident began when Treat’s car struck a fire hydrant after driving toward a disabled vehicle and its occupants. After exiting her car with the knife, she reportedly continued to threaten and swing the weapon at someone inside a nearby building. The officer responded with his service weapon, striking Treat — who later died at the scene. No one else was injured. The Topeka Police Department says the officer acted to protect…