At least three police officers in Kansas City, Kansas, sustained injuries following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident happened in the vicinity of North 18th Street and Wood Avenue, just north of State Avenue, where there was a significant police presence.
The Kansas City Police Department in Missouri is spearheading the investigation. KCPD added that the officers’ injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
At the moment, authorities have not disclosed any information regarding arrests or suspects related to the incident. It was also unclear what led-up to the shooting.
There has been an officer involved shooting in Kansas City, Kansas. @KCKPDHQ has asked for our agency to investigate. Preliminary info: 3 officers have been shot. All are serious, but non-life threatening injuries at this time.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) April 5, 2023
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
