KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting involving Kansas City, Missouri Police.
MSHP said the shooting happened in the 4100 block of N. Wheeling Avenue.
MSHP said KCPD received a call for a domestic assault just before 8:45 p.m.
Officers knocked on the door and no one responded, and while officers were in the area they say they heard a woman yelling.
As officers made entry, they say they encountered a man who attempted to retrieve a knife.
After an altercation occurred, authorities say a KCPD officer fired their gun.
No one was struck by gunfire.
The woman is being treated for injuries related to the domestic disturbance.
The man is in custody and MSHP will be investigating the shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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