UPDATE, 7:50 p.m. | A subject who had allegedly been firing a gun in the air was critically injured Sunday afternoon after being shot by a Kansas City, Missouri, police officer.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says around 3:32 p.m. Sunday, police were called to the 3500 block of Independence on a reported disturbance involving a man reportedly firing a gun in the air.
A MSHP spokesperson said police arrived and located the subject. At some point during the encounter, one KCPD officer used his Taser and another officer opened fire.
The subject was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
ORIGINAL REPORT | The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting involving Kansas City, Missouri, police.
Troopers say the shooting took place Sunday afternoon in the 3500 block of Independence Avenue.
The condition of those involved wasn’t immediately available.
🚨Officer Involved Shooting🚨
— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) November 2, 2025
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s @MSHPTrooperDDCC is investigating an officer involved shooting involving members of @kcpolice. The shooting occurred in the 3500 block of Independence Avenue. A PIO is headed to the scene. pic.twitter.com/NnvIsjEG4r
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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