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KCPD officer fires gun while trying to arrest suspect with multiple warrants

Posted at 9:46 AM, Nov 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-02 10:46:28-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer fired his gun while pursuing a suspect Thursday night.

A department spokesperson said officers were sent to the 1300 block of East 66th Terrace around 9:15 p.m. 

They were there to search for a person wanted on a felony warrant and several city warrants. 

When they got there, the suspect ran from the house.

While trying to arrest the suspect, an officer discharged his duty weapon, according to the spokesperson.

The suspect was taken into custody shortly after.

No one was injured.