Nov 13, 2023

Suspect fired Kan. detective's firearm during shopping mall arrest

Posted Nov 13, 2023 1:00 PM
A view of the Oak Park Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon-photoKCTV
A view of the Oak Park Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon-photoKCTV

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a shooting  at a Kansas mall.

Just before 4:30p.m. Sunday, police responded to an armed disturbance at the Oak Park Mall in 11400 block of W.95th in Overland Park, according to Officer John Lacy.

As the two male suspects were trying to exit the mall near the food court, three plain clothes detectives identified themselves and attempted to apprehend both suspects.

During the apprehension, one male suspect resisted arrest, a struggle occurred, and the suspect was able to obtain one of the detective’s issued firearm.

The suspect was able to pull the trigger, firing one shot. This suspect was apprehended. The other suspect ran north of the mall and was immediately apprehended. No one was injured in this incident.

Police released no additional details.