Jun 10, 2023

2 dead following Kansas City officer-involved shooting

Posted Jun 10, 2023 12:00 PM
Police on the scene of the fatal officer shooting -photo courtesy KCTV
Police on the scene of the fatal officer shooting -photo courtesy KCTV

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal officer involved shooting in Kansas City.

Just before 9p.m. a Kansas City Police officer called for officer assistance at 31st and Van Brunt Blvd in Kansas City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Responding officers were then informed shots had been fired. Upon arrival of the responding officers, they observed one officer and five individuals.

Three of the individuals had apparent gunshot wounds. A black male was critically injured and officers provided first aid but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. EMS transported the remaining wounded individuals to a area hospitals. One of the victims, a woman died at the hospital. No officers were injured.

Authorities have not released the names of the victims or additional details.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.