KC police preparing for standoff find no one inside home
Kansas City police assembled for a standoff Sunday morning at a home near 44th Street and Montgall Avenue after a resident reported an intruder. Police negotiators arrived at the scene.
But a search revealed the home was empty.
A resident had reported about 6:20 a.m. that someone kicked in a door. The resident fled and reported hearing at least one gunshot in the house.
No injuries were reported. Shortly after 10 a.m., police announced they searched the home and found no one inside.
No other details were immediately available.
Ian Cummings: 816-234-4633, @Ian__Cummings
This story was originally published September 18, 2016 at 9:54 AM with the headline "KC police preparing for standoff find no one inside home."