Two people shot, including Kansas City police officer; circumstances not yet clear
UPDATE: Kansas City police fatally shoot suspect who shot officer in leg, highway patrol says
Two people were shot Thursday, including a Kansas City police officer, the department said.
The shooting happened near East 63rd Street and Prospect Avenue. Kansas City police said in a tweet that injuries were unknown.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responding to the scene.
Police ask people to avoid the area.
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This story was originally published March 25, 2021 at 6:37 PM.
