One injured, KC officer assaulted in police pursuit
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Posted: 01/20/2013
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By: 41 Action News Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A wanted man led police on a pursuit in Kansas City Sunday afternoon before assaulting an officer and injuring a driver near the scene.
Authorities followed the man, who is wanted on several warrants, to a fast food restaurant near Interstate 470 and Blue Ridge Boulevard.
The man fled police, hit a curb and drove several blocks before slamming into another vehicle.
He fought with officers, kicking one in the face. Police were able to subdue him with a taser and take him into custody.
The driver of the struck car had to be cut out by firefighters. He suffered minor injuries.
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