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Lenexa police identify man shot, killed by officer early Sunday at an apartment complex

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 25-year-old Grandview man was shot and killed early Sunday at an apartment complex in the 12400 block of West 97th Terrace in Lenexa.

Lenexa police officers went to the complex after receiving reports of a person armed with a gun.

Once on the scene, officers located Jose Enrique Cartagena Chacon parked in a vehicle near the complex pool clubhouse.

"During the encounter with that individual, at least one Lenexa officer discharged their firearm, striking the individual," a police spokesperson shared in a news release.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

No officers were injured.

The Johnson County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team is handling the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Olathe Police Department, the lead agency for the investigation, at 913-971-6363. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 816-474-8477.

If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.

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