KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police continue to search for the ATV operator who assaulted an officer Saturday.
During a press conference addressing the incident Monday, police released a photo of the subject.
Police responded just before 7 p.m. Saturday to Truman Road and Main Street on reports of an injury accident involving an officer.
While attempting to avoid a stop stick, the ATV driver did a wheelie and struck the officer. After the officer fell to the ground, the ATV drove over the officer and fled the scene.
Shortly after, around 7:22 p.m., an ATV was spotted driving the wrong way on Interstate 35 near Broadway.
Police confirmed Sunday that investigators believe the ATV operator in the video is the same who assaulted police.
The injured officer was released from the hospital Sunday and continues to recover.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 816-474-8477.
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