Deandre Hill Police Accountability

At a glance

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What: Family members of Deandre Hill, who was killed by Wichita police on January 20, 2026, are pressing the council for answers and for action on police accountability.
Where it stands: The city attorney says the matter is in litigation after a notice of claim; he advised council members to refrain from public comment. The footage is treated as a criminal investigation record.
Next: The family holds monthly protests on the 20th (alternating 21st and Hillside with Central and Main) and a National Protest Day event on October 22. Deja Hill said she will keep returning to the council monthly.

Deja Hill (sister) spoke at the public agenda. She noted that Councilmember Shepherd had promised to attend a protest, joined one by video and later attended another event instead; she asked what the council is doing within its authority about excessive force and police accountability, and invited members to the protest.
Cynthia Fitz (spoke of Deandre Hill as her son) described his life and work, said she has seen the footage and disputes the official account, criticized qualified immunity, and asked for help from city leadership. These are speakers' statements, not findings.
Councilmember Shepherd asked City Attorney Magaña about the case. Answers: the case is pending, the city received a notice of claim, council members should avoid public statements, and the footage is a confidential criminal investigation record, though the attorney offered to meet with her about it.
Under public agenda rules no council action is taken; items go to the city manager for information as needed.

About 11 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting	Minutes
2026-10-20 - City Council	11

2026-10-20 - City Council - Two family members addressed the council at the public agenda; Councilmember Shepherd questioned the city attorney on litigation status and access to footage.