UPDATE, 1 p.m. | A spokesperson for the Greater KC Crime Stoppers Program said a reward of up to $10,000 is available for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of Thomas Eugene Tolbert.
Tips can be submitted by phone (816-474-8477) or online (kccrimestoppers.com).
UPDATE, 11 a.m. | Lee's Summit police say the officer was shot four times, once in the chest. He is out of surgery and expected to recover.
Other area law enforcement agencies are assisting Lee's Summit in the search for the suspect.
UPDATE, 9 a.m. | A Blue Alert has been issued for the suspect, identified as Thomas Eugene Tolbert. More information on the Blue Alert is available here.
ORIGINAL REPORT | The Lee's Summit Police Department says a police officer was shot multiple times late Sunday night on a domestic disturbance call.
Police say officers were called to the 3500 block of SW Hollywood Drive about 11 p.m.
As the first officer arrived at the apartment complex and was waiting for his assisting officer, the officer saw a man running from the scene.
The officer chased the suspect on foot and quickly advised via the radio that shots had been fired.
Police say the officer did not fire any shots, but the officer was struck multiple times.
Investigators are working with area law enforcement partners to track the suspect.
Police say they know the suspect's identity, and there is no perceived danger in the area of the original scene.
Multiple witnesses gave statements the suspect fled the area in a vehicle.
The officer was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Lee's Summit Police Chief Travis Forbes thanked first responders in a social media post early Monday morning.
Thankful for the assistance of our police partners, LSFD, and doctors and nurses. 🙏 Proud to work with amazing officers and dispatchers. We appreciate the continued support and prayers.
— Travis Forbes (@ChiefTForbes) June 2, 2025
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