KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a standoff in Kansas City.
Just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Westport Road in Kansas City on the report of a party armed in a vehicle, according KCPD Sgt. Phil DiMartino.
Preliminary investigation revealed a ride share service driver had just picked up a fare, when the customer began making threatening comments. The subject mentioned a weapon and the ride share driver stopped in the 1000 block of Westport Road to exit the vehicle and call the police.
As officers arrived they observed a man in a vehicle refusing to exit. Because of the comments made and the threat he was possibly armed, an Operation 100 was called, according to DiMartino.
Tactical response officers and trained negotiators responded to the scene in order to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution. Officers surrounded the area to prevent escape and had patrons in local businesses shelter in place for safety. At around 1:00p.m., after several hours of negotiations the man was taken into custody without incident.