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Suspect shot in Jackson County following chase

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/19/2020

(KNZA)--The Kansas Bureau of Investigation will investigate an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County Wednesday afternoon that occurred following a pursuit.

Shortly before 4:00, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said in a news release that a sheriff's deputy discovered a Nissan Altima passenger car in the Prairie Band Potawatomi Casino and Resort parking lot that had been reported stolen.

The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle that was occupied by a male driver and female passenger. The vehicle stopped and then quickly fled from the deputy.

Morse said a pursuit ensued in southern Jackson County. The driver of the stolen vehicle crashed through a gate to a pasture located west of T. Road on 158th Road. The pursuit continued across the pasture and into a wooded area where the vehicle lodged in a creek.

Morse said the two occupants of the vehicle fled into a wooded area with a rugged terrain.

Jackson County deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers pursued the pair on foot.

During a standoff, the suspect was shot by a KHP trooper.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital by Life Star Air Ambulance.

The female was detained by authorities.

No law enforcement officers were injured.

As is standard practice, in accordance with KHP policy, the Patrol said the trooper involved will be placed on administrative leave while the case is being investigated by the KBI.

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