KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least four suspects in a vehicle led Independence police on a chase and fired at pursuing officers multiple times Wednesday morning, a department spokesperson said.
Independence police officers attempted to stop a vehicle around 10:30 a.m. near Truman Road and Menown Avenue as part of an armed disturbance investigation, but the vehicle sped off westbound on Truman Road.
During the ensuing chase, “occupants of the vehicle” fired at officers on several different occasions.
The vehicle then entered Interstate 435 southbound and entered Kansas City, Missouri, where the pursuit ended near East 31st Street and Donnelly Avenue, just north of U.S. 40 and east of I-435, approximately three miles away.
Four people who fled from the vehicle on foot were apprehended by police.
No officers were struck and there were no reported injuries.
KCPD did not actively participate in the pursuit.
Independence police also said there have been no reports of property damage in connection with the chase, but the investigation remains ongoing.
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