For Immediate Release
April 20, 2023
The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office issued an update today on the status of the officer-involved shooting Wednesday involving Kansas City police officers, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.
The prosecutor and her staff, including an investigator, were called to the scene near 27th and Lister soon after the shooting. The Missouri Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation of the shooting today.
In an effort to provide appropriate transparency to the public while balancing a pending investigation, we expect to provide updates after the involved officer has provided a statement to law enforcement. We also wouldlike an opportunity to meet more fully with family members of the decedent.
For more information, contact:
Michael Mansur, Director of Communication
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
Jean Peters Baker, Prosecutor
Work : (816) 881-3812
Mobile : (816) 674-3954
www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com
mmansur@jacksongov.org