Springfield police say man shot by officers has died

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Springfield police say a man shot by officers during a hostage situation has died. Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday that 40-year-old Douglas Knakmuhs, of Springfield, was shot Sunday after he entered a home and took a man hostage.

Williams said when officers entered the home they saw Knakmuhs and the man struggling over a gun. An officer fired and Knakmuhs was hit. He died later at a hospital.

The hostage escaped injury. Williams said before Knakmuhs went into the house, he had exchanged gunfire with an officer at a convenience store. He said Knakmuhs was known to officers and had an outstanding warrant.