KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with an aggravated assault and pursuit in an Amazon delivery vehicle.
Just after 6:30p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a disturbance in the 8800 Block of NE 110th Street in Kansas City, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. First responders found two victims who had suffered from bodily trauma with critical injuries.
The suspect fled the scene prior to the arrival of the officers, however he was located a short distance away. Officers attempted to take him into custody when he presented a firearm and began firing shots.
The suspect entered an Amazon delivery truck and the vehicle left the area. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however the driver continued to flee. A vehicle pursuit was authorized due to the assault and the significant danger towards the public.
Additional shots were fired at officers during the course of the pursuit. The suspect exited the Amazon vehicle and attempted to run near the area of southbound Interstate 35 and 152 Highway.
The subject was quickly taken into custody without incident and sustained no injuries. The Amazon delivery driver and responding officers were also uninjured during the course of the incident, according to Becchina. No officers fired their weapons at any time. Police have not released the name of the suspect or possible charges.
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