Shots Fired At Kansas City Police During Saturday Standoff That Ended Peacefully

Public information and a notice to avoid this era . . .

OP 100: 3500 block of E. 51 st

This morning, just after 8:30 AM officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of E. 51st St. in regard to a disturbance.

Upon arrival officers responded to the apartment where the disturbance was occurring. Once inside the apartment, a male suspect fired shots at the officers. Officers retreated at that time. A perimeter was set up and an Operation 100 was called.  Fortunately no officers were struck.

There were two people inside with the suspect at the time this occurred. One of them was able to exit the residence. The other is still inside.  Since the standoff has been called, the suspect has fired additional shots.

Tactical squads and negotiators are currently on scene. Negotiators are working to talk with the suspect in order to bring a peaceful resolution to this situation.

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UPDATE: 

"At approximately 12:30 pm, tactical officers made entry into the residence and took the suspect into custody.  The other person who was inside the residence is safe.  The investigation will continue."

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