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Person wanted for murder taken into custody after police chase in KCMO

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A suspect wanted for murder and another person were taken into custody after a police chase Friday afternoon.

KC police said officers saw a person wanted for murder out of Independence.  

Police attempted to do a car check and the suspect sped off. Police began to pursue the suspect near Independence and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

Police said the suspect wrecked into a parked car at Peery Avenue and Fuller Avenue, and the suspect and the passenger ran from the car.

A police car was also involved in a collision with the parked car that was pushed into the street by the suspect vehicle.

After a short foot pursuit the suspect and the passenger were taken into custody without incident.

Police said no injuries were reported.