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A Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officer shot and injured a suspect following an armed robbery report in the Northland on Friday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has taken over the investigation.
Timeline of the Incident
Armed Robbery Call at North Church Road
According to an MSHP release, KCPD officers were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. to a gas station in the 8200 block of North Church Road.
Authorities say the suspect threatened a clerk with a handgun before fleeing the scene. Officers received a detailed description of both the suspect and the vehicle involved.
Suspect Located on Northeast Parvin Road
The description led police to the 1200 block of Northeast Parvin Road at approximately 10 a.m., where an officer located the suspect and the matching vehicle.
Officer-Involved Shooting
Suspect Displayed a Handgun
When the officer confronted the suspect, the individual allegedly displayed a handgun, according to the MSHP report.
In response, the officer fired their service weapon, striking the suspect.
Medical Response and Condition
The suspect was transported to a hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer involved was not injured.
Ongoing Investigation and Charges
MSHP and KCPD Roles
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the shooting.
Meanwhile, KCPD will review potential criminal charges before sending the case to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.
Conclusion
The incident marks another officer-involved shooting in the Kansas City area, prompting a full review by state authorities.
With the suspect hospitalized and the officer unharmed, investigators will now piece together the events that led to the confrontation. Once completed, the case will proceed through standard charging and prosecutorial steps.
FAQs
1. Who is investigating the officer-involved shooting?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is overseeing the investigation, as is standard procedure for KCPD-involved shootings.
2. What led to the police encounter?
The suspect was tied to an armed robbery where a clerk was threatened with a handgun, prompting officers to search for the vehicle and individual.
3. What is the suspect’s condition?
The suspect is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital.