Holly MatkinKansas City, MO – Three Kansas City SWAT officers were shot on Tuesday night while executing a search warrant and the standoff between the suspect and law enforcement is still underway.
The incident began at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at a residence located near Blue Ridge Boulevard and East 23rd Street, WDAF reported.
Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) Chief Stacey Graves said a group of SWAT officers were attempting to serve a search warrant at the home when someone opened the door and began shooting at them.
Chief Graves said three officers were shot in the attack.
She said the officers returned fire, but it was unknown if the suspect was hit, WDAF reported.
The shooter retreated back into the house, leading to a standoff with police.
Two people had exited the house by 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, but investigators said they were still working to determine whether or not anyone else was still inside the residence, WDAF reported.
Details regarding the identity of the suspect or suspects were not immediately released.
The Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) said the officers went to the house to serve the warrant at the request of the Jackson County Drug Task Force, KMBC reported.
The three officers wounded in the attack were all went to the hospital with injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
“Three of our officers were struck,” Chief Graves confirmed, according to KMBC. “They did return fire. They self-transported to a hospital and all three are thankfully in non-life threatening condition.”
Investigators did not release the officers’ names or any details about where they were shot.
The Independence Police Department (IPD) is handling the standoff situation, WDAF reported.
The shooting investigation will be conducted by the MHP.
Update The 3 Kansas City Missouri Police Department Officers are being treated at Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill. Condition still unknown right now.
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— Crime With Bobby (@crimewithbobby) March 1, 2023
We’ve been reminded too much lately in Kansas City how dangerous police work can be. I am praying for a full recovery for our three officers injured this evening and that everyone on duty gets home to their families safely.
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) March 1, 2023
🚨#BREAKING: Multiple police officers have reportedly been shot in an active shooter standoff in Kansas City, Missouri. Praying for the safety of our brave law enforcement officers and hoping for a peaceful resolution. Stay tuned for updates. #ActiveShooter #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/eJuec0KiEM
— Catalyst for Change (@ChangeLabHQ) March 1, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers of the Kansas City Police where multiple police officers have reportedly been shot in an active shooter standoff in Kansas City, Missouri. Praying for the safety of the brave law enforcement officers. pic.twitter.com/sVAZdLfTT0
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) March 1, 2023
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