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Harrisonville police take barricaded subject into custody

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Posted at 7:01 PM, Feb 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-23 20:53:01-05

UPDATE: 7:51 p.m.: QuikTrip has been re-opened to the public.

UPDATE 7:23 p.m.: Police have successfully taken the subject into custody. Officers will be clearing the scene and request that people continue to avoid the area.

ORIGINAL STORY: Harrisonville police responded to a call Sunday night for an armed, barricaded suspect at a gas station.

Police said that all customers and staff were evacuated safely around 6:30 p.m. from the QuikTrip at Missouri Route 291 and Commercial Street.

The parking lot has been secured, and police are asking people to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.