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3 days ago
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Man charged in shooting of Lee's Summit police officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County prosecutors have filed charges against the 27-year-old man accused of . Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Monday afternoon that Thomas E. Tolbert has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri The officer remains in 'serious condition' as law enforcement agencies continue to search for Tolbert. A was issued in Missouri and Kansas for Tolbert, after he ran from officers following the shooting and then left in a car, police said. The car was recovered in Grandview. According to court records, Lee's Summit police responded to an apartment complex late Sunday night near Southwest Hollywood Drive and Highway 150 regarding Tolbert, who investigators say was involved in a domestic assault with the victim. When an officer approached the suspect in the parking lot of the complex and attempted to detain him, Tolbert broke away and began running on foot, with the officer running after him. Tolbert then began to fire multiple gunshots at the officer, striking him four times, according to court documents. Court records say the officer was hit in the leg, left arm, chest of his body armor and his shoulder. Investigators are working with law enforcement partners to track down Tolbert. According to the LSPD, there is no danger to the public at this time. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 1-800-KS-CRIME. KC Crime Stoppers is also offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Tolbert. You can call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-03-2025
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Kansas City police investigating after woman found dead near I-70, The Paseo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead near the interstate Monday afternoon. Police responded to the incident just after 3 p.m. in the area of Interstate 70 and The Paseo. The exit to I-670 was closed while police investigated the scene. Officers and detectives are still working to determine what may have led up to the woman's death. No name has been released at this time. Funeral set for captain who died fighting fire in Johnson County, Missouri Anyone that has information that can help detectives in this investigation are asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android This is a developing story. Stay tuned at for the latest updates and information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
