Editor’s note: This story talks about suicide and may be sensitive for some viewers/readers. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The Sedgwick County district attorney has decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Wichita police officer who shot and killed a man in December 2023. District Attorney Marc Bennett said the evidence shows 50-year-old Daniel Stowe raised his gun and was pointing it at another officer, so the officer felt she had to shoot to protect that officer. The shooting happened the afternoon of Dec. 3, 2023, after a woman requested police respond to a domestic disturbance involving Stowe in the 4200 block of E. Gilbert Street. Police were advised that he was known to carry guns. Motorcycle clocked at 102 mph on Rock Road near school bus At the scene, one officer went inside the home to talk to the woman. Other officers stayed outside to talk to Stowe, who was in the street in front of the house. The officer inside the home learned that Stowe had sent potentially suicidal texts to the woman. That officer told the officers in the street to pat Stowe down. The sheriff's office says the officers tried, but Stowe was not compliant. Investigators say Stowe put his right hand on his right hip, and an officer drew his gun. The district attorney's report includes some of the exchange between Stowe and the officers: Stowe: "I'm not going home today."Officer: "Don't do this."Stowe: "We're gonna' do this."Stowe: "On the count of three, I'm going to grab my gun."Stowe: "I'm not going to shoot either one of you. You all just take a shot at me."Officer: "No, don't do that."Stowe: "We're gonna do it. Take your pick." The report says Stowe turned to one of the officers and said, "I'll let you take it first." Officer: "Nope. No sir, don't do it, sir."Stowe: "1, 2, 3." The report says Stowe pulled his handgun. Officer: "Do not reach for your gun!"Officer: "Don't. Do not."Officer: "Daniel, don't make us do this." The district attorney says Stowe pointed the gun at one of the officers in the street. The officer who had been in the house was now outside and fired her weapon four times at Stowe, hitting him once. Stowe fell, and officers called for EMS. This image is from a WPD Axon camera while officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 4200 block of E. Gilbert, Dec. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Wichita Police Department)This image is from a WPD Axon camera while officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 4200 block of E. Gilbert, Dec. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Wichita Police Department)This image is from a WPD Axon camera while officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 4200 block of E. Gilbert, Dec. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Wichita Police Department)This image is from a WPD Axon camera while officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 4200 block of E. Gilbert, Dec. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Wichita Police Department) The officers had been at the address for only five minutes. Stowe was rushed to the hospital, but died a short time later. According to the district attorney's report, investigators later confirmed that Stowe had sent messages to the person in the house indicating he intended to act in a manner that would cause officers to shoot him and end his life. "Under Kansas law and the facts of the case, I conclude that no criminal charges will be filed against the Wichita Police Officer," Bennett said in his report. If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available any time of day or night. Just call 988. To learn more about the NAMI Peer-to-Peer program and other resources in our community, click here. ...read more read less