KCPD investigating Friday shooting by KCK officers that left one man dead
Kansas City police are investigating after multiple Kansas City, Kansas officers shot and killed a man early Friday morning.
A man called Kansas City, Kansas police looking for aid after his car broke down at 8:04 a.m. in the 9200 block and Parallel Parkway. His car was stopping traffic in the west lanes, according to Capt. Leslie Foreman, a spokeswoman with the Kansas City police.
She explained that Kansas City police have been investigating police shootings in Kansas City, Kansas for the last few months as part of a recent agreement between the departments.
A Kansas City, Kansas officer arrived to the scene and discovered the man’s vehicle abandoned. As the officer inspected the car, the man emerged from nearby woods, pointing a gun, according to Foreman.
Then, the man jumped into the police car and began driving west on the parkway, she said.
More Kansas City, Kansas officers were called to the area. As the man drove closer to 98th and Parallel Parkway, he witnessed two more detective units approaching him from the east. He made a U-turn. Then discovered another two units of detectives closing in from the opposite side, Foreman said.
The man stopped the police car at 94th and Parallel and officers began to conduct a check of the vehicle.
At some point, Foreman said, the man exited the police car and again pointed a gun at officers.
Police then fired multiple shots at him, she said. The exact number of officers who discharged their weapon is unclear, Foreman said.
No officers were injured, she said.
Emergency medical services personnel attempted to treat him, but he was later declared dead at the scene.
There was a gun discovered at the scene but Foreman was unable to disclose where it was found.
Each officer was placed on administrative leave as part of police policy, Foreman said.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.
This story was originally published December 30, 2022 at 11:24 AM.
