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Buckner Officer Shoots Driver During Early-Morning Pursuit

State patrol reports a non-life-threatening injury, with further details not yet released.

Overview

  • The incident began around 1:25 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 24 near Hoover Road in Buckner, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
  • During the chase, the suspect allegedly reversed, then accelerated forward and struck the officer’s patrol vehicle.
  • The officer fired at the vehicle, and officers later found the driver had a gunshot wound while taking the suspect into custody.
  • The suspect was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and no officers were reported injured.
  • Authorities have not released identities or any charging information, and KSHB shared Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers options for anonymous tips.