A suspect is dead while a trooper suffered minor injuries following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday, June 17 in Saline County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place near 115th Road and Belmont Avenue in Sweet Springs.
At approximately 6:17 p.m. the Concordia Police Department alerted the MSHP that it was in pursuit of a motorcycle being driven by a suspect wanted for an out of state homicide.
Officers lost sight of the vehicle near 120th Road south of I-70. Additional law enforcement moved into the area to search for the subject.
At approximately 7:55 p.m., troopers in the area observed the motorcycle traveling westbound on 115th Road toward Belmont Avenue. At the intersection, the motorcyclist crashed into a patrol vehicle and fled on foot.
A foot pursuit ensued. During the chase, the suspect fired at the trooper using a handgun. The trooper returned fire, striking the suspect.
The MSHP indicates the trooper was shot in a bullet resistant vest, and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
This is a developing story. More information will be added when it becomes available.
