KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an overnight shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, that involved police.
KCKPD officers were called around 2:45 a.m. to a domestic incident.
After speaking with the caller, she advised police the suspect was at a storage unit in the 200 block of N. 78th Street.
Police attempted to make contact with the 41-year-old man, who they could see through a large window in the exterior storage unit, but he did not comply, per KBI.
The man ignored commands and "made verbal threats to officers."
Additional officers were called to the scene after the man allegedly pointed a firearm at police.
Around 3:45 a.m., officers said the man allegedly raised a weapon in their direction again. This time, six officers responded by firing at the man, striking the suspect multiple times.
The suspect was transported to an area hospital. As of Monday afternoon, authorities said he was in "critical but stable condition."
A butane torch was recovered from the scene. KBI said that item was likely what the man pointed in the direction of officers.
No officers were injured in the incident.
KBI's investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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