Crime

Amber Alert canceled for child taken at gunpoint from mother in KCK

An Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Jace Brunt, who was taken from his mother at gunpoint Friday in Kansas City, Kan. He was found later in the evening.
An Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Jace Brunt, who was taken from his mother at gunpoint Friday in Kansas City, Kan. He was found later in the evening.

An Amber Alert issued for a 2-year-old boy taken at gunpoint from his mother in Kansas City, Kan. has been canceled.

Jace Brunt was reunited with his mother Friday evening.

According to authorities, Jace was taken from his mother at gunpoint by noncustodial parent Joshua Andrew Brunt about 12:53 p.m. Friday.

A second suspect was identified as Jasmine Brunt.

According to authorities, Jasmine Brunt allegedly used pepper spray during the incident.

Both suspects were in police custody Friday evening.

Toriano Porter: 816-234-4779, @torianoporter

This story was originally published August 4, 2017 at 4:30 PM with the headline "Amber Alert canceled for child taken at gunpoint from mother in KCK."

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