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Armed man fatally shot by KCPD officer near 60th, Blue Hills

Posted at 7:13 PM, Jan 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-08 23:30:24-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near 60th Street and Blue Hills Road Monday evening.

Police said officers attempted to perform a traffic stop but the driver got out and ran. Officers then chased the man on foot and police say the man pulled out a gun. That's when one of the officers shot the man. They attempted first aid but the man died at the scene.

Police say two other people stayed in the man's vehicle and are cooperating with the investigation.

No officers were injured during the incident.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.