Authorities say a 38-year-old man who was shot after he fired at Pratt police last week has died.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said Rene Prieto died Wednesday at a Wichita hospital, where he'd been receiving treatment since last Tuesday. 

The shooting happened that afternoon after officers responded to a report of a man waving a gun on a street outside a home in the 500 block of North Main Street.

The KBI said as officers approached Prieto, he fired at one of the officers. Three officers then returned fire and struck Prieto. 

An autopsy will be performed. Additional information was not provided.

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Authorities say police have shot and wounded a man after he fired at an officer in southern Kansas.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says 38-year-old Rene Prieto, of Pratt, is in critical condition at a Wichita hospital. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon in Pratt after police officers responded to a report of a man waving a gun on a street outside a home in the 500 block of North Main Street.

The KBI says as officers approached Prieto, he fired at one of the officers. Three officers then returned fire and struck Prieto. 

Wednesday morning, investigators were going through the home looking for clues into what happened. But neighbors admit they were surprised to learn Prieto was even a suspect. They described him as a family man.

"Up until a couple of months ago, Rene wouldn't even let the kids cross the road without walking them up the side," said M'Kala Whitson, a neighbor who said she knew Prieto well. 

Prieto remains in critical condition at a Wichita hospital.

The KBI says no officers were hurt. The agency is investigation and will turn over its finding to the prosecutor in Pratt County for review.

The Prieto family released an official statement on Wednesday evening.

The family is completely shocked and devastated by yesterday’s events. Rene Prieto is a loving father and family man. Rene is currently on life support; fighting for his life, and we ask that everyone keep him in their prayers. The family asks for privacy during this very difficult time while we try to make sense of this tragedy.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.