KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating after Kansas City, Kansas, police were involved in a shooting with a man officers say was barricaded inside a home and firing a weapon.
Around 9:40 p.m. Sunday, police were called to the 3400 block of N. 40th Street.
Police dispatch received multiple reports from residents in that area indicating their homes had been hit by gunfire, and they could still hear shots being fired.
When officers arrived, police were able to confirm a man was actively discharging a firearm from inside a home, immediately coming under fire.
Several officers discharged their weapons, per KCKPD.
KBI said gunfire continued from the residence into the neighborhood until around 10 p.m., when the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody.
The suspect, a 62-year-old KCK man, was not hurt.
One resident was hit by the suspect's gunfire and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A second person suffered a minor injury while trying to seek cover and was also taken to a hospital for treatment.
No officers were hurt.
One KCKPD patrol vehicle was struck by a bullet.
KCKPD's preliminary investigation suggests the shooting may have been triggered by a perceived dispute with a neighbor.
KBI continues to investigate. Once the investigation is complete, findings will be presented to the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office for possible charges.
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