WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal officer involved shooting in Wyandotte County.
Just before 8:30p.m. Wednesday, an officer was conducting a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Metropolitan Avenue, according to a media release.
During the traffic stop, a confrontation ensued and shots were fired by the officer.The subject in the vehicle and the officer were both transported to the hospital.
The subject, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The officer’s injuries were minor and non life threatening.
KCPD homicide detectives and crime scene personnel were processing the scene and speaking to witnesses.
As per policy, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department will be investigating.
Once the investigation is complete, detectives will submit the case file to the Wyandotte County Kansas District Attorney’s Office.