18-year-old fatally shot
allegedly firing at KCK police officer.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The tragic incident that occurred late Friday in Kansas City, Kansas, has left the community in shock. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Jordan Cole, was fatally shot by a police officer, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Details of the Shooting
According to reports from the state agency, the officer was investigating a stolen vehicle in the area of South 7th Street Trafficway and Interstate 35 when three individuals fled from the scene. The officer pursued the suspects, and during the chase, one of them allegedly took cover in thick brush and fired at the officer from behind.
Thankfully, the officer was not hit by the gunfire and managed to return fire, striking Cole multiple times. Tragically, the young man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest and Investigation
Following the shooting, a 16-year-old boy who had also fled from the vehicle was apprehended by authorities on Friday. However, the third individual involved in the incident remains at large and has yet to be identified or taken into custody.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is currently reviewing the case, and its findings will be presented to Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree for further review and potential legal action.
Community Response
The tragic loss of Jordan Cole has sparked outrage and sorrow within the local community. Residents are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are demanding justice for the young man and his family.
As the investigation unfolds, the community will be looking to authorities for transparency and accountability in addressing this heartbreaking incident.
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– 18-year-old fatally shot after allegedly firing at KCK police officer
– 18-year-old shot after allegedly firing at KCK police officer.
