Kansas City Man Charged in Sunday Burglary After KCPD Officer Shoots Female Suspect in Escape Attempt

KANSAS CITY, MO — Prosecutors have officially filed charges against a man in connection with a Sunday burglary that culminated in a police shooting. The incident occurred when a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officer shot a female suspect who was attempting a failed escape from the scene.

Court documents reveal that officers responded to reports of an active burglary. As police converged on the property, the suspects attempted to flee. During the chaotic escape attempt, an officer discharged their service weapon, striking the female suspect. She was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries, which are reported to be non-life-threatening.

The male accomplice was arrested nearby and now faces multiple charges, including burglary and resisting arrest. The KCPD's use of force is currently undergoing a standard internal review, and the investigation into the full circumstances of the burglary is ongoing.