UPDATE, 4:29 p.m. | The person who died from their injuries in a police shooting Friday morning was a 34-year-old male of Kansas City.
The officer fired shots and the man suffered gunshot wounds. Medical attention was provided to the man on scene and he was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Northland Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Team, which is made up of detectives from multiple Northland agencies, will now handle this case. Once the investigation is completed, the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney will review it.
UPDATE, 6:00 a.m. | Gladstone police say the suspect has died, the officer suffered minor injuries. A second suspect is on the loose, a third suspect is in custody.
The Gladstone Police Department is investigating a police shooting overnight.
Officers were called to 5700 N. Main Street on a report of car prowler about 3:20 a.m.
Gladstone officers and Clay County Deputies responded. As officers tried to arrest suspects, one tried to flee.
Gladstone police say an officer was dragged down the street by the suspect vehicle. Shots were fired.
A suspect is in the hospital with unknown injuries.
The officer that was dragged was treated with minor injuries.
We have a crew on scene, and will bring you the latest information as soon as it becomes available.
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