
We're still gathering info on this one and THANKFULLY it doesn't look like anybody was killed of has died from gunfire injuries . . . Yet . . .
In a Westside alley near downtown, gunfire rang out this afternoon. There was one serious injury and police are currently canvassing the neighborhood following the incident.
www.TonysKansasCity.com might have more if/when we know more . . .
UPDATE: Police shooting under investigation Tuesday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri
UPDATE DOS . . .
Here are the deets . . .
Cpl. Justin Ewing with MSHP said the incident started just before 5:50 p.m. when the driver of vehicle drove off during a traffic stop.
Ewing said the suspect had ran from police agencies in both Missouri and Kansas.
A KCPD helicopter followed the suspect vehicle and communicated with officers on the ground who then located the vehicle in the area of W. 16th Street and Jefferson Street, near I-670 and I-35.
As officers attempted to make contact, the suspect driver pulled into a private parking lot. Two officers got out of their vehicle and began giving commands to the suspect.
The suspect then drove in the direction of the officers and struck a KCPD vehicle. An officer inside fired shots, striking the suspect.
Ewing said the suspect was taken into custody and taken to the hospital with serious and life-threatening injuries. He is currently reported to be in stable condition.
More . . .
Fox4: MSHP investigating shooting involving KCPD officers near 16th, Jefferson
Developing . . .
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