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Investigation underway after Kansas City police shoot man Monday evening

Man shot in the hand
KCMO police shoot man Monday evening
Posted at 6:46 PM, Jan 31, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-31 21:27:26-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by Kansas City, Missouri, police on Monday evening.

He was shot in the hand during a confrontation near east 29th street and Wayne Avenue.

Officers responded to scene on reports of a man who was pointing a gun at neighbors.

The man did not fire his weapon, according to police.

No officers were injured in the incident.

The man was taken to an area hospital.

This story is breaking and will be updated.

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