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UPDATE: Woman who allegedly hit parent with car outside KCK middle school turns self in

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UPDATE - April 29, 4:30 p.m. | Police said Jack turned herself in Thursday.

PREVIOUS | KCK Police are looking for a woman who may have hit a parent with a car on Tuesday outside near a Kanas City, Kansas, middle school.

Tyla Jack, 39, is wanted for questioning in an aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated battery in front of Carl Bruce Middle School.

Police said a heated argument between a small group of girls began before the school day ended.

The girls were separated and parents were told to come pick up their children.

The parents arrived and began arguing.

Jack may have hit the parent with a car on North 18th Street in front of the school.

The car sped off after striking the parent.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer jumped out of the car's path to avoid being hit, police said.

Anyone with information about Jack is asked to call KCK police.

KCKPD tweeted about the incident shortly after it happened.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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